Is Benzalkonium Chloride vegetarian?
Benzalkonium Chloride
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan
Benzalkonium chloride and its related bromide and saccharinate salts are synthetic quaternary ammonium compounds used as antimicrobial preservatives and surfactants in cosmetics.
| Also known as | 263-080-8, 264-151-6, 269-919-4, 270-325-2, 273-545-7, 287-089-1, 61789-71-7, 63449-41-2, 68391-01-5, 68424-85-1, 68989-01-5, 85409-22-9, ADBAC, Alkyldimethylbenzylammonium Chloride, Benzalkonii Chloridum, Benzalkonium chloride, BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE / BENZALKONIUM BROMIDE / BENZALKONIUM SACCHARINATE |
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| INCI name | Benzalkonium Chloride |
| CAS number | 91080-29-4 |
| EC number | 293-522-5 |
| CosIng ID | 28316 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
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