Synonym(s)
Benzyldimethylhexdecylammonium chloride; Benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium chloride; Cetalalkonii chloridum; Cetyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride; INCI marking: Cetalkonium Chloride; other synonyms: N-hexadecyl-N,N-dimethylbenzenemethanaminium chloride
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Preservative for topical medication. Also in cosmetics. The substance may have a toxic irritant but also contact sensitizing effect. Included in the epicutaneous test series are ophthalmics. Testing 0.1% in Vaseline.
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- Kanerva L et al: (2001) Occupational allergic contact dermatitisfrom alkylammonium amidobenzoate. Eur J Dermatol 11:240-243
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer