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Is Myristalkonium Chloride vegan?

Myristalkonium Chloride

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Myristalkonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound (benzyldimethyltetradecylammonium chloride) used as an antimicrobial preservative and surfactant in cosmetics.

Also known as Benzyldimethyltetradecylammonium chloride, miristalkonium chloride
INCI name Myristalkonium Chloride
CAS number 139-08-2
EC number 205-352-0
CosIng ID 35430
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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