Is Quaternium-73 safe in cosmetics?
Quaternium-73 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Quaternium-73
INCI: QUATERNIUM-73
Quaternium-73 (CAS 15763-48-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antimicrobial/preservative agent, antistatic agent, bactericidal agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antimicrobial/preservative agent, antistatic agent, bactericidal agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
(2E)-3-heptyl-2-[(3-heptyl-4-methyl-1,3-thiazol-3-ium-2-yl)methylidene]-4-methyl-1,3-thiazole iodide
InChIKey
DQYSALLXMHVJAV-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific restriction; permitted under FDCA
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Quaternium-73.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Quaternium-73.
Regulatory Flags
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Quaternium-73 allowed in the EU?
Quaternium-73 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Quaternium-73 do in cosmetics?
Quaternium-73 functions as: Antimicrobial/preservative agent, antistatic agent, bactericidal agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 15763-48-1.
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