A quaternary ammonium compound used as an antiseptic and preservative in topical pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and disinfectant wipes.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C27H42ClNO2
- Grades
- USP gradecosmetic gradepowder
- Packaging
- 25 kg fibre drum
- Synonyms
- benzethonium chloride · hyamine 1622 · 121-54-0
- Appearance
- White odourless crystalline powder
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
- Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.
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