Is Quaternium-24 safe in cosmetics?
Quaternium-24 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Quaternium-24
Also known as: 1-Decanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-octyl-, chloride, Caswell No. 613A, N,N-Dimethyl-N-octyl-1-decanaminium chloride, EINECS 251-035-5, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 069165 (+1 more)
INCI: QUATERNIUM-24
Quaternium-24 (CAS 32426-11-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antimicrobial, antistatic, surfactant (cleansing). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Quaternium-24 is classified GHS Danger (H302, H314, H400) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Antimicrobial, antistatic, surfactant (cleansing)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
decyl-dimethyl-octylazanium chloride
InChIKey
SCXCDVTWABNWLW-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Quaternium-24.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Biocide
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Quaternium-24.
Known Synonyms
1-Decanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-octyl-, chloride
Caswell No. 613A
N,N-Dimethyl-N-octyl-1-decanaminium chloride
EINECS 251-035-5
EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 069165
UNII-0T2NG1539G
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Biocide
Anti-static agent
Regulatory Lists
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active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
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active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Quaternium-24 allowed in the EU?
Quaternium-24 EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Quaternium-24 do in cosmetics?
Quaternium-24 functions as: Antimicrobial, antistatic, surfactant (cleansing). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 32426-11-2.
Is Quaternium-24 used outside cosmetics?
Quaternium-24 also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Quaternium-24 have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Quaternium-24 is classified GHS Danger (H302, H314, H400) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics.
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