Benzalkonium Bromide is the mixture of alkylbenzyldimethylammonium bromides that conforms generally to the formula:
Formula
C21H38BrN
Mol. Weight
384.40
CAS #
91080-29-4
Form
Liquid
Functions
Antimicrobial
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Antistatic
Deodorant
Preservative
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Fights Bacteria
Traditional Use
A quaternary ammonium salt developed in the 20th century as a synthetic preservative and antimicrobial agent. Created to replace natural antiseptics and provide broad-spectrum preservation in cosmetics and personal care products.
EWG
3
CIR
Insufficient data
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
3%
0%4%
Reg. Limit
EU regulatory limit: 3%. Avoid contact with the eyes Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Annex III (Restricted Substances), Entry 65