Stearalkonium chloride

Stearalkonium chloride is a type of benzalkonium chloride which is used as an anti-static agent, a surfactant and an antimicrobial.[1] It is an ingredient in some cosmetics and hair care products, particularly conditioners.[2] It was originally designed by the fabric industry for use as a fabric softener.

Stearalkonium chloride[1]
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
N-Benzyl-N,N-dimethyloctadecan-1-aminium chloride
Other names
Dimethylbenzyloctadecylammonium chloride; Benzyldimethyloctadecylammonium chloride; Benzyldimethylstearylammonium chloride; Benzylstearyldimethylammonium chloride; N,N-dimethyl-n-octadecylbenzenemethanaminium chloride
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.004.117
EC Number
  • 204-527-9
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C27H50N.ClH/c1-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-22-25-28(2,3)26-27-23-20-19-21-24-27;/h19-21,23-24H,4-18,22,25-26H2,1-3H3;1H/q+1;/p-1 ☒N
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  • InChI=1/C27H50N.ClH/c1-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-22-25-28(2,3)26-27-23-20-19-21-24-27;/h19-21,23-24H,4-18,22,25-26H2,1-3H3;1H/q+1;/p-1
    Key: SFVFIFLLYFPGHH-REWHXWOFAD
  • CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[N+](C)(C)CC1=CC=CC=C1.[Cl-]
Properties
C27H50ClN
Molar mass 424.15 g·mol−1
Hazards
Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC):
1250 mg/kg (oral, rat)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Toxicology studies have determined that stearalkonium chloride is safe and non-toxic at the concentrations typically used in cosmetic products (0.1 to 5%).[3] At higher concentrations (25% solution), it has been shown to cause minor skin and eye irritation in animals.[3]

See also

References
  1. Stearyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride, chemicalland21.com
  2. Stearalkonium chloride in the Consumer Product Information Database
  3. "Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Stearalkonium Chloride". International Journal of Toxicology. 1 (2): 57–69. 1982. doi:10.3109/10915818209013147. S2CID 208507695.


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