Stearalkonium chloride
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Preferred IUPAC name
N-Benzyl-N,N-dimethyloctadecan-1-aminium chloride | |
Other names
Dimethylbenzyloctadecylammonium chloride; Benzyldimethyloctadecylammonium chloride; Benzyldimethylstearylammonium chloride; Benzylstearyldimethylammonium chloride; N,N-dimethyl-n-octadecylbenzenemethanaminium chloride
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.004.117 |
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Properties | |
C27H50ClN | |
Molar mass | 424.15 g·mol−1 |
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1250 mg/kg (oral, rat) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Stearalkonium chloride is a type of benzalkonium chloride which is used as an anti-static agent, a surfactant and an antimicrobial.[1] It is an ingredient in some cosmetics and hair care products, particularly conditioners.[2] It was originally designed by the fabric industry for use as a fabric softener.
Toxicology studies have determined that stearalkonium chloride is safe and non-toxic at the concentrations typically used in cosmetic products (0.1 to 5%).[3] At higher concentrations (25% solution), it has been shown to cause minor skin and eye irritation in animals.[3]
See also
[edit]- Benzalkonium chloride – Surfactant and antiseptic agent
- Polyaminopropyl biguanide – chemical compound , an alternative preservative for contact lens solutions
- Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid – chemical compound used for industrial and chemical purpose
- Triclosan – Antimicrobial agent
- Thiomersal – Organomercury antiseptic and antifungal agent
References
[edit]- ^ a b Stearyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride, chemicalland21.com
- ^ Stearalkonium chloride in the Consumer Product Information Database
- ^ a b "Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Stearalkonium Chloride". International Journal of Toxicology. 1 (2): 57–69. 1982. doi:10.3109/10915818209013147. S2CID 208507695.