Is Myristalkonium Saccharinate vegetarian?
Myristalkonium Saccharinate
Vegetarian
Unconfirmed
Vegan
Unconfirmed
Myristalkonium Saccharinate is a quaternary ammonium compound, the saccharin salt of a benzyldimethyltetradecylammonium cation, used as an antimicrobial preservative in cosmetics.
| Also known as | Benzyldimethyl(tetradecyl)ammonium, salt with 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one 1,1-dioxide (1:1) |
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| INCI name | Myristalkonium Saccharinate |
| CAS number | 23661-75-8 |
| EC number | 245-813-3 |
| CosIng ID | 35431 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
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