Myristalkonium Chloride
A cosmetic ingredient used as preservative in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Benzyldimethyltetradecylammonium chloride
What does it do?
Myristalkonium Chloride is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Preservative
prevents microbial growth in cosmetic products, extending shelf life and protecting users
EU regulatory status
Myristalkonium Chloride is listed in Annex V of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 as a substance permitted for the corresponding category of use.
Frequently asked questions
What is Myristalkonium Chloride?
Myristalkonium Chloride is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Benzyldimethyltetradecylammonium chloride
Is Myristalkonium Chloride allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Myristalkonium Chloride is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Myristalkonium Chloride do in cosmetic products?
Myristalkonium Chloride is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: preservative.
What is the CAS number of Myristalkonium Chloride?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Myristalkonium Chloride is 139-08-2.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 16/10/2010