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Annex III Entry 65 04/11/2010

Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (9)

BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE / BENZALKONIUM BROMIDE / BENZALKONIUM SACCHARINATE

Key data

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INCI glossary name

BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE / BENZALKONIUM BROMIDE / BENZALKONIUM SACCHARINATE

Chemical name

Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (9)

Maximum concentration

3% (as benzalkonium chloride)

Other restrictions

In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C14, or less must not exceed 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride)
For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organismes in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product

Warnings

Avoid contact with the eyes

Regulatory information

Regulation

(EC) 2009/1223

SCCS opinions

  • Opinion concerning Restrictions on Materials listed in annex VI of Directive 76/768/EEC on Cosmetic Products

Identified ingredients

  • BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE / BENZALKONIUM BROMIDE / BENZALKONIUM SACCHARINATE
  • BENZALKONIUM BROMIDE
  • BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE
  • BENZALKONIUM SACCHARINATE
  • CETALKONIUM CHLORIDE
  • CETEARALKONIUM BROMIDE
  • HYDROGENATED TALLOWALKONIUM CHLORIDE
  • STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE
  • TALLOWALKONIUM CHLORIDE
  • COCOALKONIUM CHLORIDE

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