Quaternium-18/benzalkonium Bentonite
A cosmetic ingredient used as viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Quaternary ammonium compounds, bis(hydrogenated tallow alkyl)dimethyl, compounds with bentonite and C8-C18-alkylbenzyldimethylammonium chloride
What does it do?
Quaternium-18/benzalkonium Bentonite is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Quaternium-18/benzalkonium Bentonite is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Quaternium-18/benzalkonium Bentonite?
Quaternium-18/benzalkonium Bentonite is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Quaternary ammonium compounds, bis(hydrogenated tallow alkyl)dimethyl, compounds with bentonite and C8-C18-alkylbenzyldimethylammonium chloride
Is Quaternium-18/benzalkonium Bentonite allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Quaternium-18/benzalkonium Bentonite is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Quaternium-18/benzalkonium Bentonite do in cosmetic products?
Quaternium-18/benzalkonium Bentonite is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: viscosity controlling.
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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: 15/10/2010