Is Quaternium-18/Benzalkonium Bentonite safe in cosmetics?
Quaternium-18/Benzalkonium Bentonite has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Quaternium-18/Benzalkonium Bentonite
Also known as: Quaternary ammonium compounds, bis(hydrogenated tallow alkyl)dimethyl, bentonite salts, Bis(hydrogenated tallow alkyl)dimethyl quaternary ammonium compounds, salts with bentonite, EC No.: 273-219-4, Bentonite, bis(hydrogenated tallow alkyl)dimethyl ammonium complex, Clayamine #4 (+11 more)
INCI: QUATERNIUM-18/BENZALKONIUM BENTONITE [^1_13]
Quaternium-18/Benzalkonium Bentonite (CAS 68953-58-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Viscosity Controlling [^1_13]. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Viscosity Controlling [^1_13]
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; no specific restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Quaternium-18/Benzalkonium Bentonite.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Dispersing agent
Surface modifier
Thickening agent
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Quaternium-18/Benzalkonium Bentonite.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Known Synonyms
Quaternary ammonium compounds, bis(hydrogenated tallow alkyl)dimethyl, bentonite salts
Bis(hydrogenated tallow alkyl)dimethyl quaternary ammonium compounds, salts with bentonite
EC No.: 273-219-4
Bentonite, bis(hydrogenated tallow alkyl)dimethyl ammonium complex
Clayamine #4
Clayamine ARO
Clayamine EP
Clayamine EPA
Dimethyl dihydrogenated tallow ammonium chloride reaction product with bentonite
EINECS 273-219-4
Quaternary ammonium compounds, bis(hydrogenated tallow alkyl)dimethyl-, chlorides
Dimethyl dihydrogenated tallow ammonium chloride, reaction product with bentonite
Bis(hydrogenated tallow alkyl)dimethyl ammonium bentonite salts
Bentone 120
Bentone 760
273-219-4
Chemical Function
Dispersing agent
Viscosity modifier
Thickening agent
Surface modifier
Regulatory Lists
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Quaternium-18/Benzalkonium Bentonite allowed in the EU?
Quaternium-18/Benzalkonium Bentonite EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Quaternium-18/Benzalkonium Bentonite do in cosmetics?
Quaternium-18/Benzalkonium Bentonite functions as: Viscosity Controlling [^1_13]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68953-58-2.
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