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Is Lauralkonium Chloride vegetarian?

Lauralkonium Chloride

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Lauralkonium Chloride is a synthetic quaternary ammonium compound (benzyldodecyldimethylammonium chloride) used as an antimicrobial preservative and antistatic agent in cosmetics.

Also known as Benzododecinium chloride, Benzyldodecyldimethylammonium chloride
INCI name Lauralkonium Chloride
CAS number 139-07-1
EC number 205-351-5
CosIng ID 34873
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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