BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE
BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Antimicrobial. Also known as CAS 121-54-0. It is regulated in 19 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.
Also Known As
- CAS Number
- 121-54-0
Market Overview — 29 Markets
Detailed Regulations
Europe2 regulations
- Chemical name
- Benzenemethanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-[2-[2-[4-(1,1,3,3,-tetramethylbutyl)phenoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]-, chloride
- CAS
- 121-54-0
- Max concentration
- 0.1%
- Product type
- a) Rinse-off products b) Leave-on products other than oral products
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex V
- Chemical name
- Benzenemethanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-[2-[2-[4-(1,1,3,3,-tetramethylbutyl)phenoxy]ethoxy] ethyl]-, chloride
- CAS
- 121-54-0
- Max concentration
- 0,1 %
- Product type
- Rinse-off productsLeave-on products other than oral products
- Conditions of use
- Max: 0,1 %
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex V
Americas2 regulations
- Chemical name
- Benzethonium chloride
- CAS
- 121-54-0
- Max concentration
- b) 0.2% c) 0.3%
- Conditions of use
- a) Not permitted in products to be applied to mucous membranes. b) Leave-on products c) Rinse-off products
Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
- Chemical name
- Cloreto de Diisobutil fenoxietoxietil-dim etil-benzilamônio
- CAS
- 121-54-0
- Max concentration
- 0,1%
- Conditions of use
- Limitations: Proibido em produtos para uso bucal que não se enxáguem.
Source: ANVISA RDC 528
East Asia & Oceania3 regulations
- Chemical name
- Benzethonium Chloride
- Conditions of use
- * 배합한도 : 0.10% 점막에 사용되는 제품에는 사용금지
Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation
- Chemical name
- Benzethonium chloride
- Max concentration
- 0.50%
- Product type
- Rinse-off (cosmetics washed away after use)
Source: MHLW Standards for Cosmetics (Notification No.331 of 2000)
- Chemical name
- Benzenemethanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-[2-[2-[4-(1,1,3,3,-tetramethylbutyl)pheno-xy]ethoxy] ethyl]-, chloride
- CAS
- 121-54-0
- Max concentration
- 0.1 %
- Product type
- (a)Rinse off products (b)Leave on products other than oral products
Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations
ASEAN12 regulations
- Chemical name
- Benzethonium Chloride (INCI)
- Max concentration
- 0.1%
- Conditions of use
- age, in oral hygiene products and in products intended for application (a) Rinse-off products (b) Leave on products other
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (13) Benzalkonium chloride (, 63449-41-2, 68424-85-1, 68391-01-5, 61789- 71-7, 85409-22-9),Benzalkonium bromide, Benzalkonium saccharinate
- CAS
- 121-54-0
- Max concentration
- 0.1% calculated as Benzalkonium chloride
- Conditions of use
- around the eyes and on the lips than for oral care use. | Label: - Avoid contact with the eyes
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Benzethonium Chloride (INCI)
- Max concentration
- 0.1%
- Conditions of use
- age, in oral hygiene products and in products intended for application (a) Rinse-off products (b) Leave on products other
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (13) Benzalkonium chloride (, 63449-41-2, 68424-85-1, 68391-01-5, 61789- 71-7, 85409-22-9),Benzalkonium bromide, Benzalkonium saccharinate
- CAS
- 121-54-0
- Max concentration
- 0.1% calculated as Benzalkonium chloride
- Conditions of use
- around the eyes and on the lips than for oral care use. | Label: - Avoid contact with the eyes
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Benzethonium Chloride (INCI)
- Max concentration
- 0.1%
- Conditions of use
- age, in oral hygiene products and in products intended for application (a) Rinse-off products (b) Leave on products other
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (13) Benzalkonium chloride (, 63449-41-2, 68424-85-1, 68391-01-5, 61789- 71-7, 85409-22-9),Benzalkonium bromide, Benzalkonium saccharinate
- CAS
- 121-54-0
- Max concentration
- 0.1% calculated as Benzalkonium chloride
- Conditions of use
- around the eyes and on the lips than for oral care use. | Label: - Avoid contact with the eyes
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Benzethonium Chloride (INCI)
- Max concentration
- 0.1%
- Conditions of use
- age, in oral hygiene products and in products intended for application (a) Rinse-off products (b) Leave on products other
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (13) Benzalkonium chloride (, 63449-41-2, 68424-85-1, 68391-01-5, 61789- 71-7, 85409-22-9),Benzalkonium bromide, Benzalkonium saccharinate
- CAS
- 121-54-0
- Max concentration
- 0.1% calculated as Benzalkonium chloride
- Conditions of use
- around the eyes and on the lips than for oral care use. | Label: - Avoid contact with the eyes
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Benzethonium Chloride (INCI)
- Max concentration
- 0.1%
- Conditions of use
- age, in oral hygiene products and in products intended for application (a) Rinse-off products (b) Leave on products other
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (13) Benzalkonium chloride (, 63449-41-2, 68424-85-1, 68391-01-5, 61789- 71-7, 85409-22-9),Benzalkonium bromide, Benzalkonium saccharinate
- CAS
- 121-54-0
- Max concentration
- 0.1% calculated as Benzalkonium chloride
- Conditions of use
- around the eyes and on the lips than for oral care use. | Label: - Avoid contact with the eyes
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Benzethonium Chloride (INCI)
- Max concentration
- 0.1%
- Conditions of use
- age, in oral hygiene products and in products intended for application (a) Rinse-off products (b) Leave on products other
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (13) Benzalkonium chloride (, 63449-41-2, 68424-85-1, 68391-01-5, 61789- 71-7, 85409-22-9),Benzalkonium bromide, Benzalkonium saccharinate
- CAS
- 121-54-0
- Max concentration
- 0.1% calculated as Benzalkonium chloride
- Conditions of use
- around the eyes and on the lips than for oral care use. | Label: - Avoid contact with the eyes
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
GCC6 regulations
- Chemical name
- Benzenemethanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-[2-[2-[4-(1,1,3,3,-tetramethylbutyl)phenoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]-, chloride
- CAS
- 121-54-0
- Max concentration
- 0.1%
- Product type
- a) Rinse-off products b) Leave-on products other than oral products
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- Benzenemethanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-[2-[2-[4-(1,1,3,3,-tetramethylbutyl)phenoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]-, chloride
- CAS
- 121-54-0
- Max concentration
- 0.1%
- Product type
- a) Rinse-off products b) Leave-on products other than oral products
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- Benzenemethanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-[2-[2-[4-(1,1,3,3,-tetramethylbutyl)phenoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]-, chloride
- CAS
- 121-54-0
- Max concentration
- 0.1%
- Product type
- a) Rinse-off products b) Leave-on products other than oral products
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- Benzenemethanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-[2-[2-[4-(1,1,3,3,-tetramethylbutyl)phenoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]-, chloride
- CAS
- 121-54-0
- Max concentration
- 0.1%
- Product type
- a) Rinse-off products b) Leave-on products other than oral products
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- Benzenemethanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-[2-[2-[4-(1,1,3,3,-tetramethylbutyl)phenoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]-, chloride
- CAS
- 121-54-0
- Max concentration
- 0.1%
- Product type
- a) Rinse-off products b) Leave-on products other than oral products
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- Benzenemethanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-[2-[2-[4-(1,1,3,3,-tetramethylbutyl)phenoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]-, chloride
- CAS
- 121-54-0
- Max concentration
- 0.1%
- Product type
- a) Rinse-off products b) Leave-on products other than oral products
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
EAEUNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE banned in any country?
BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE is not banned in any of the 26 markets tracked by Formpli. However, it may be subject to restrictions or conditions of use in some markets.
What are the restrictions on BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE in cosmetics?
BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.
Can I use BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE in cosmetics?
BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE is regulated in 19 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Use Formpli's free screening tool to check your full ingredient list against all 26 markets at once.
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Check Ingredients FreeThis information is for reference only and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice. Regulations change — always verify with official sources and consult a regulatory specialist before exporting cosmetic products. Data sourced from EU COSING, US FDA, Health Canada, MHLW Japan, MFDS Korea, ASEAN ACD, GCC SFDA, TGA Australia, ANVISA Brazil, EAEU TR CU, and Taiwan TFDA.