CETALKONIUM CHLORIDE
CETALKONIUM CHLORIDE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Antimicrobial. Also known as CAS 122-18-9. It is regulated in 9 markets including UAE, Bahrain, European Union.
Also Known As
- CAS Number
- 122-18-9, 68424-85-1, 68989-01-5, 8001-54-5, 85409-22-9, 91080-29-4, 61789-71-7, 63449-41-2, 68391-01-5
Market Overview — 29 Markets
Detailed Regulations
Europe4 regulations
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (9)
- CAS
- 91080-29-4 / 63449-41-2 / 68391-01-5 / 68424-85-1 / 85409-22-9 / 68989-01-5
- Max concentration
- 3% (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Product type
- Rinse-off hair (head) products
- Conditions of use
- Avoid contact with the eyes
- Other conditions
- In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C14, or less must not exceed 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organismes in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (10)
- CAS
- 8001-54-5/ 63449-41-2 / 91080-29-4 / 68989-01-5 / 68424-85-1 / 68391-01-5 / 61789-71-7 / 85409-22-9
- Max concentration
- 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Conditions of use
- Avoid contact with eyes
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex V
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate
- CAS
- 91080-29-4
- Max concentration
- 3 % (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Product type
- Rinse-off hair (head) products
- Conditions of use
- Max: 3 % (as benzalkonium chloride) Avoid contact with eyes
- Other conditions
- In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C14, or less must not exceed 0,1 % (as benzalkonium chloride)
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate
- CAS
- 8001-54-5, 63449-41-2, 91080-29-4, 68989-01-5, 684
- Max concentration
- 0,1 % (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Conditions of use
- Max: 0,1 % (as benzalkonium chloride) Avoid contact with eyes
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex V
AmericasNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for CETALKONIUM CHLORIDE in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.
East Asia & Oceania1 regulation
- Chemical name
- Cetalkonium Chloride
- Conditions of use
- * 배합한도 : ∙ 사용 후 씻어내는 제품에 벤잘코늄클로라이드로서 0.1% ∙ 기타 제품에 벤잘코늄클로라이드로서 0.05% ∙ 분사형 제품에 벤잘코늄클로라이드는 사용금지
Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation
ASEANNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for CETALKONIUM CHLORIDE in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines.
GCC12 regulations
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (9)
- CAS
- 91080-29-4 / 63449-41-2 / 68391-01-5 / 68424-85-1 / 85409-22-9 / 68989-01-5
- Max concentration
- 3% (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Product type
- Rinse-off hair (head) products
- Conditions of use
- Avoid contact with the eyes
- Other conditions
- In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C14, or less must not exceed 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organismes in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (10)
- CAS
- 8001-54-5/ 63449-41-2 / 91080-29-4 / 68989-01-5 / 68424-85-1 / 68391-01-5 / 61789-71-7 / 85409-22-9
- Max concentration
- 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Conditions of use
- Avoid contact with eyes
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (9)
- CAS
- 91080-29-4 / 63449-41-2 / 68391-01-5 / 68424-85-1 / 85409-22-9 / 68989-01-5
- Max concentration
- 3% (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Product type
- Rinse-off hair (head) products
- Conditions of use
- Avoid contact with the eyes
- Other conditions
- In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C14, or less must not exceed 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organismes in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (10)
- CAS
- 8001-54-5/ 63449-41-2 / 91080-29-4 / 68989-01-5 / 68424-85-1 / 68391-01-5 / 61789-71-7 / 85409-22-9
- Max concentration
- 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Conditions of use
- Avoid contact with eyes
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (9)
- CAS
- 91080-29-4 / 63449-41-2 / 68391-01-5 / 68424-85-1 / 85409-22-9 / 68989-01-5
- Max concentration
- 3% (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Product type
- Rinse-off hair (head) products
- Conditions of use
- Avoid contact with the eyes
- Other conditions
- In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C14, or less must not exceed 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organismes in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (10)
- CAS
- 8001-54-5/ 63449-41-2 / 91080-29-4 / 68989-01-5 / 68424-85-1 / 68391-01-5 / 61789-71-7 / 85409-22-9
- Max concentration
- 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Conditions of use
- Avoid contact with eyes
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (9)
- CAS
- 91080-29-4 / 63449-41-2 / 68391-01-5 / 68424-85-1 / 85409-22-9 / 68989-01-5
- Max concentration
- 3% (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Product type
- Rinse-off hair (head) products
- Conditions of use
- Avoid contact with the eyes
- Other conditions
- In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C14, or less must not exceed 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organismes in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (10)
- CAS
- 8001-54-5/ 63449-41-2 / 91080-29-4 / 68989-01-5 / 68424-85-1 / 68391-01-5 / 61789-71-7 / 85409-22-9
- Max concentration
- 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Conditions of use
- Avoid contact with eyes
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (9)
- CAS
- 91080-29-4 / 63449-41-2 / 68391-01-5 / 68424-85-1 / 85409-22-9 / 68989-01-5
- Max concentration
- 3% (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Product type
- Rinse-off hair (head) products
- Conditions of use
- Avoid contact with the eyes
- Other conditions
- In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C14, or less must not exceed 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organismes in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (10)
- CAS
- 8001-54-5/ 63449-41-2 / 91080-29-4 / 68989-01-5 / 68424-85-1 / 68391-01-5 / 61789-71-7 / 85409-22-9
- Max concentration
- 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Conditions of use
- Avoid contact with eyes
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (9)
- CAS
- 91080-29-4 / 63449-41-2 / 68391-01-5 / 68424-85-1 / 85409-22-9 / 68989-01-5
- Max concentration
- 3% (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Product type
- Rinse-off hair (head) products
- Conditions of use
- Avoid contact with the eyes
- Other conditions
- In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C14, or less must not exceed 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organismes in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (10)
- CAS
- 8001-54-5/ 63449-41-2 / 91080-29-4 / 68989-01-5 / 68424-85-1 / 68391-01-5 / 61789-71-7 / 85409-22-9
- Max concentration
- 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride)
- Conditions of use
- Avoid contact with eyes
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
EAEUNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for CETALKONIUM CHLORIDE in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CETALKONIUM CHLORIDE banned in any country?
CETALKONIUM 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 CETALKONIUM CHLORIDE in cosmetics?
CETALKONIUM CHLORIDE is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, South Korea, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.
Can I use CETALKONIUM CHLORIDE in cosmetics?
CETALKONIUM CHLORIDE is regulated in 9 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, South Korea, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom. 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.