The Basics On Stearalkonium Chloride
What is Stearalkonium Chloride?
Antistatic ingredient.
What are other names for Stearalkonium Chloride?
BENZENEMETHANAMINIUM, N,N-DIMETHYL-N-OCTADECYL-, CHLORIDE, BENZENEMETHANAMINIUM, N,NDIMETHYLNOCTADECYL, CHLORIDE, BENZYL DIMETHYL STEARYL AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, BENZYLDIMETHYL(OCTADECYL)AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, CHLORIDE BENZENEMETHANAMINIUM, N,N-DIMETHYL-N-OCTADECYL-, N,N-DIMETHYL-N-OCTADECYL- CHLORIDE BENZENEMETHANAMINIUM, N,N-DIMETHYL-N-OCTADECYLBENZENEMETHANAMINIUM CHLORIDE, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, and STEARYL DIMETHYL BENZYL AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
What is Stearalkonium Chloride used for?
Stearalkonium chloride is a type of benzalkonium chloride which is used as an anti-static agent, a surfactant and an antimicrobial. It is an ingredient in some cosmetics and hair care products, particularly conditioners. It was originally designed by the fabric industry for use as a fabric softener.
How Stearalkonium Chloride is classified
Miscellaneous
Recommendations for using Stearalkonium Chloride during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Stearalkonium Chloride During Pregnancy
What we know about using Stearalkonium Chloride while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Stearalkonium Chloride from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Stearalkonium Chloride
Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream, amika Un.Done Volume and Matte Texture Spray, Tower 28 Beauty SOS Save.Our.Skin Daily Rescue Facial Spray
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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