Is Cetearalkonium Bromide safe in cosmetics?
Cetearalkonium Bromide has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cetearalkonium Bromide
INCI: CETEARALKONIUM BROMIDE
Cetearalkonium Bromide (CAS Not uniquely assigned; related to mixed C16-C18 alkyldimethylbenzylammonium bromides. Often referenced under benzalkonium bromide group CAS 91080-29-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antimicrobial, Antistatic, Preservative. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 0.1%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned; related to mixed C16-C18 alkyldimethylbenzylammonium bromides. Often referenced under benzalkonium bromide group CAS 91080-29-4
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Function
Antimicrobial, Antistatic, Preservative
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
0.1%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA monograph; permitted in cosmetics under general FDCA provisions. CIR reviewed alkonium chlorides/bromides as safe as used with concentration limits
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cetearalkonium Bromide.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cetearalkonium Bromide.
Regulatory Flags
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cetearalkonium Bromide allowed in the EU?
Cetearalkonium Bromide EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.1%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cetearalkonium Bromide do in cosmetics?
Cetearalkonium Bromide functions as: Antimicrobial, Antistatic, Preservative. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned; related to mixed C16-C18 alkyldimethylbenzylammonium bromides. Often referenced under benzalkonium bromide group CAS 91080-29-4.
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