Benzalkonium Chloride
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Benzalkonium Chloride is a mixture of alkylbenzyldimethylammonium chlorides that conforms generally to the formula:
Purpose
Used as a preservative in skincare products.
Rating
AVERAGE
Category
Cleansing Agent, Preservative
INCI Purpose
ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTISTATIC, DEODORANT, PRESERVATIVE, SURFACTANT - DISPERSING
Alternative Names
At a Glance
Article
Used as a preservative in skincare products. It can be a skin sensitizer.
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