CETEARALKONIUM BROMIDE is graded C (Moderate) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexIII-SAFETY-.
CETEARALKONIUM BROMIDE
Safety grade: C
This is a preservative and cleansing agent that helps prevent bacterial and fungal growth in cosmetic products, keeping them fresh and safe to use. It also helps reduce static electricity in hair care products.
This ingredient protects cosmetic products from microbial contamination while also providing antistatic benefits, making it useful in preserving product shelf-life and improving the feel of hair care formulations.
Graded using: COSING.
- EU COSING — Restricted
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Safer alternatives to CETEARALKONIUM BROMIDE
- CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE — Grade A. Quaternary ammonium preservative with antimicrobial and antistatic properties.
- BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE — Grade A. Quaternary ammonium compound providing antimicrobial preservation and antistatic conditioning.
Other Antistatic ingredients
- COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE — Grade A
- PANTHENOL — Grade A
- GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE — Grade A
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- PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM — Grade C
- POLYQUATERNIUM-10 — Grade A
- LECITHIN — Grade A