Benzethonium Chloride
Category: Antimicrobial agent
Brief description: Benzethonium chloride is a synthetic quaternary ammonium compound used as an antimicrobial agent in personal care products.
Benefits: Acts as an antimicrobial and preservative.
Skin type suitability/concerns: It's generally safe for use for all skin types but may cause irritation in some people.
Target audience: Used in a variety of personal care products.
Chemical composition: It's a quaternary ammonium compound.
Physical aspect: White crystalline powder.
Compatibility: Generally compatible with other ingredients in cosmetic formulations.
Concentration: Typically found in concentrations of 0.1% to 0.2% in personal care products.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Could cause skin irritation or allergies in some individuals.
Regulatory status: Approved for use in cosmetics in the EU and US.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: It is synthetic and not biodegradable, which could pose environmental concerns.
Brief description: Benzethonium chloride is a synthetic quaternary ammonium compound used as an antimicrobial agent in personal care products.
Benefits: Acts as an antimicrobial and preservative.
Skin type suitability/concerns: It's generally safe for use for all skin types but may cause irritation in some people.
Target audience: Used in a variety of personal care products.
Chemical composition: It's a quaternary ammonium compound.
Physical aspect: White crystalline powder.
Compatibility: Generally compatible with other ingredients in cosmetic formulations.
Concentration: Typically found in concentrations of 0.1% to 0.2% in personal care products.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Could cause skin irritation or allergies in some individuals.
Regulatory status: Approved for use in cosmetics in the EU and US.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: It is synthetic and not biodegradable, which could pose environmental concerns.
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