Myrtrimonium Bromide

AKA: 1119-97-7, Tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide, Tetradonium bromide, Tetradecyl Trimethyl Ammonium Bromide, Mytab, Morpan T, Quaternium 13, Trimethyltetradecylammonium bromide, Tetradonio bromuro, Tetradonii bromidum
Synthetic
Preservative
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut or palm oil fatty acids and dimethylamine, belonging to the quaternary ammonium compound family. Synthesized through quaternization of dimethylaminopropylamine followed by bromide salt formation.
The CIR Expert Panel concluded the following ingredients are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in the safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating...Myrtrimonium Bromide...
Formula
C17H38BrN
Mol. Weight
336.40
CAS #
1119-97-7
Form
Liquid
State
Dry Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Preservative
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Preserves Formula
Prevents microbial growth
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR