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CAS 91080-29-4, EC 293-522-5

Is Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate banned where you sell?

Also listed as CAS 63449-41-2, CAS 68391-01-5, CAS 68424-85-1, CAS 85409-22-9. 3 markets have rules for it. Selling something that contains it? Check it free, no account needed.

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No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

Not covered

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Not covered

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No known rule

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No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

Not covered

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No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

Not covered

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No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

Not covered

We hold no rules for this market.

Not covered

We hold no rules for this market.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

Limited

For Cosmetics and personal care: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of Annex III entry 65: For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. In force since 11 Jul 2013.

Field of application not expressible with the registered attributes: For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product

“For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product”
Annex III entry 65 (l1-cond) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)

For Hair care and colour: Label required. In force since 11 Jul 2013.

“Avoid contact with eyes”
Annex III entry 65 (wording) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)

For Hair care and colour: Limit 3 % (content basis). In force since 11 Jul 2013.

From the consolidated text: Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (8) · Benzalkonium bromide · 91080-29-4 · 293-522-5 · Rinse-off hair (head) products · 3 % (as benzalkonium chloride)

Limited

For Cosmetics and personal care: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of Annex III entry 65: For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. In force, start date unknown.

Field of application not expressible with the registered attributes: For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product

“For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product”
Annex III entry 65 (l1-cond) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)

For Hair care and colour: Label required. In force, start date unknown.

“Avoid contact with eyes”
Annex III entry 65 (wording) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)

For Hair care and colour: Limit 3 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

From the official list: Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate · Benzalkonium bromide · 91080-29-4 · 293-522-5 · Rinse-off hair (head) products · 3 % (as benzalkonium chloride)

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 12 Jul 2024, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

Banned

For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.

From the official list: 벤잘코늄클로라이 · ?사용 후 · 분사형 제품에 · 85409-22-9 · 벤잘코늄

Schedule 2 보존제 성분 벤잘코늄클로라이드, 브로마이드 및 벤잘코늄클로 · fetched 2026-10-09

Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품 안전기준 등에 관한 규정 별표 1, 별표 2, 제6조(opens in a new tab)

For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.1 % (content basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.

The limit cell lists several limits for different products (벤잘코늄클로라이 ?사용 후 분사형 제품에 드, 브로마이드 및 씻어내는 벤잘코늄클로라 클로라이 사카리네이트 제품에 이드는 사용금지 드 벤잘코늄클로 라이드로서 0.1% 클로라이 ?기타 제품에 드 () 벤잘코늄클로 라이드로서 0.05% 클로라이 드 () 드 () alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammoniu m chloride 브로마이 드 사카리네 이트); this rule carries 0.1%, the product type it applies to is stated in the table text.

From the official list: 벤잘코늄클로라이 · ?사용 후 · 분사형 제품에 · 85409-22-9 · 벤잘코늄

Schedule 2 보존제 성분 벤잘코늄클로라이드, 브로마이드 및 벤잘코늄클로 · fetched 2026-10-09

Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품 안전기준 등에 관한 규정 별표 1, 별표 2, 제6조(opens in a new tab)

For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.05 % (content basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.

The limit cell lists several limits for different products (벤잘코늄클로라이 ?사용 후 분사형 제품에 드, 브로마이드 및 씻어내는 벤잘코늄클로라 클로라이 사카리네이트 제품에 이드는 사용금지 드 벤잘코늄클로 라이드로서 0.1% 클로라이 ?기타 제품에 드 () 벤잘코늄클로 라이드로서 0.05% 클로라이 드 () 드 () alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammoniu m chloride 브로마이 드 사카리네 이트); this rule carries 0.05%, the product type it applies to is stated in the table text.

From the official list: 벤잘코늄클로라이 · ?사용 후 · 분사형 제품에 · 85409-22-9 · 벤잘코늄

Schedule 2 보존제 성분 벤잘코늄클로라이드, 브로마이드 및 벤잘코늄클로 · fetched 2026-10-09

Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품 안전기준 등에 관한 규정 별표 1, 별표 2, 제6조(opens in a new tab)
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    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

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    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

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    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

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    Not covered
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    We hold no rules for this market.

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    Not covered
    Requirement, dates and source

    We hold no rules for this market.

  • Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

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    Not covered
    Requirement, dates and source

    We hold no rules for this market.

  • Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Status
    Not covered
    Requirement, dates and source

    We hold no rules for this market.

  • Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

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    Not covered
    Requirement, dates and source

    We hold no rules for this market.

  • Status
    Not covered
    Requirement, dates and source

    We hold no rules for this market.

  • Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Status
    Limited
    Requirement, dates and source

    For Cosmetics and personal care: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of Annex III entry 65: For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. In force since 11 Jul 2013.

    Field of application not expressible with the registered attributes: For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product

    “For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product”
    Annex III entry 65 (l1-cond) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)

    For Hair care and colour: Label required. In force since 11 Jul 2013.

    “Avoid contact with eyes”
    Annex III entry 65 (wording) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)

    For Hair care and colour: Limit 3 % (content basis). In force since 11 Jul 2013.

    From the consolidated text: Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (8) · Benzalkonium bromide · 91080-29-4 · 293-522-5 · Rinse-off hair (head) products · 3 % (as benzalkonium chloride)

  • Status
    Limited
    Requirement, dates and source

    For Cosmetics and personal care: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of Annex III entry 65: For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. In force, start date unknown.

    Field of application not expressible with the registered attributes: For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product

    “For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product”
    Annex III entry 65 (l1-cond) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)

    For Hair care and colour: Label required. In force, start date unknown.

    “Avoid contact with eyes”
    Annex III entry 65 (wording) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)

    For Hair care and colour: Limit 3 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

    From the official list: Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate · Benzalkonium bromide · 91080-29-4 · 293-522-5 · Rinse-off hair (head) products · 3 % (as benzalkonium chloride)

  • Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 12 Jul 2024, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Status
    Banned
    Requirement, dates and source

    For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.

    From the official list: 벤잘코늄클로라이 · ?사용 후 · 분사형 제품에 · 85409-22-9 · 벤잘코늄

    Schedule 2 보존제 성분 벤잘코늄클로라이드, 브로마이드 및 벤잘코늄클로 · fetched 2026-10-09

    Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품 안전기준 등에 관한 규정 별표 1, 별표 2, 제6조(opens in a new tab)

    For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.1 % (content basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.

    The limit cell lists several limits for different products (벤잘코늄클로라이 ?사용 후 분사형 제품에 드, 브로마이드 및 씻어내는 벤잘코늄클로라 클로라이 사카리네이트 제품에 이드는 사용금지 드 벤잘코늄클로 라이드로서 0.1% 클로라이 ?기타 제품에 드 () 벤잘코늄클로 라이드로서 0.05% 클로라이 드 () 드 () alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammoniu m chloride 브로마이 드 사카리네 이트); this rule carries 0.1%, the product type it applies to is stated in the table text.

    From the official list: 벤잘코늄클로라이 · ?사용 후 · 분사형 제품에 · 85409-22-9 · 벤잘코늄

    Schedule 2 보존제 성분 벤잘코늄클로라이드, 브로마이드 및 벤잘코늄클로 · fetched 2026-10-09

    Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품 안전기준 등에 관한 규정 별표 1, 별표 2, 제6조(opens in a new tab)

    For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.05 % (content basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.

    The limit cell lists several limits for different products (벤잘코늄클로라이 ?사용 후 분사형 제품에 드, 브로마이드 및 씻어내는 벤잘코늄클로라 클로라이 사카리네이트 제품에 이드는 사용금지 드 벤잘코늄클로 라이드로서 0.1% 클로라이 ?기타 제품에 드 () 벤잘코늄클로 라이드로서 0.05% 클로라이 드 () 드 () alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammoniu m chloride 브로마이 드 사카리네 이트); this rule carries 0.05%, the product type it applies to is stated in the table text.

    From the official list: 벤잘코늄클로라이 · ?사용 후 · 분사형 제품에 · 85409-22-9 · 벤잘코늄

    Schedule 2 보존제 성분 벤잘코늄클로라이드, 브로마이드 및 벤잘코늄클로 · fetched 2026-10-09

    Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품 안전기준 등에 관한 규정 별표 1, 별표 2, 제6조(opens in a new tab)

California

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Not on the Prop 65 list in our data

Not on California's list when we last checked it.

Groups

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Not named in any group

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Records

Recalls and alerts

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No Prop 65 notice, EU Safety Gate alert or CPSC recall has named Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate since January 2023. Other agencies may still have acted.

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