This entry shows data from the EU CosIng database. An editorial description has not been written and reviewed yet.
Functions
- Antimicrobial
- Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
- Antistatic
- Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
- Deodorant
- Reducing and/or eluminating unpleasant odour. Contributing against the formation of malodour on body surfaces.
- Preservative
- Exclusively or mainly intended to inhibit the development of micro-organisms in the cosmetic product. All authorised preservatives are substances in the positive list of Annex V to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
- Surfactant – cleansing
- Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).
EU regulation
EU · Annex III, entry 65Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (9)
- Product type
- Rinse-off hair (head) products
- Maximum concentration
- 3% (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Conditions and warnings
- Avoid contact with the eyes
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
EU · Annex V, entry 54Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (10)
- Maximum concentration
- 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Conditions and warnings
- Avoid contact with eyes
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223