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Benzalkonium Chloride / Benzalkonium Bromide / Benzalkonium Saccharinate

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

Restricted Annex III/65

Maximum: 3% (as benzalkonium chloride)

Conditions: Product type: Rinse-off hair (head) products 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

Required label warning: Avoid contact with the eyes

Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 16, 2026

Approved preservative Annex V/54

Maximum: 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride)

Conditions: Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (10)

Required label warning: Avoid contact with eyes

Source: EU CosIng — Annex V · checked Oct 16, 2026

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Also listed as

BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE / BENZALKONIUM BROMIDE / BENZALKONIUM SACCHARINATE

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.