BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE
BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE
Is BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE safe in skincare?
EU CosIng Annex V
Based on
- Reference: European Union, 2026
Annex V · EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex V, entry 53: preservative permitted by the EU, within the limit below. Conditions: a) Rinse-off products b) Leave-on products other than oral products | 0.1%
- Reference: Korea MFDS
MFDS Korea: restricted · MFDS Korea cosmetic restricted
Is BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE classified as a carcinogen?
Only four bodies count here: IARC, EU CLP, US NTP and California Prop 65.
Not classified by IARC, EU CLP, US NTP, or California Prop 65.
How is BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE regulated?
Cosmetic ingredient
Not found on any prescription-drug, professional-treatment, or US OTC monograph list, so it is treated as a cosmetic ingredient. This is a passive default ("not on any known restricted list"), not an individually verified positive finding.
Products that list this ingredient
1 product in our catalog lists this ingredient.
Sources (2)
- Reference: European Union, 2026
- Reference: Korea MFDS
Red does not mean poison. Preservatives that stop a product going off, UV filters and fragrance can land on yellow or red depending on their score.
Green does not mean right for you. Skin and allergies differ from person to person. Treat the color as a starting point.