LAURTRIMONIUM BROMIDE is graded C (Moderate) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING (Restricted use).
LAURTRIMONIUM BROMIDE
Safety grade: C
This preservative is permitted in EU cosmetics up to a maximum concentration under EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. To be sold legally in the EU or UK, a product must stay within this limit.
This ingredient reduces frizz and static in hair, improves conditioning and manageability, and helps preserve the product by preventing microbial growth.
Graded using: COSING.
- EU COSING — Restricted use
Last verified: June 9, 2026
Safer alternatives to LAURTRIMONIUM BROMIDE
- BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE — Grade A. Quaternary ammonium conditioner with antistatic and preservative properties.
- CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE — Grade A. Quaternary ammonium compound providing antistatic conditioning and preservative functions.
- GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE — Grade A. Quaternary ammonium polymer that reduces frizz and improves hair manageability.
- PANTHENOL — Grade A. Natural humectant that reduces static and improves hair conditioning.
Other Antistatic ingredients
- COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE — Grade A
- POLYQUATERNIUM-7 — Grade B
- PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM — Grade C
- POLYQUATERNIUM-10 — Grade A
- LECITHIN — Grade A