Tetrabutyl Ammonium Bromide

Tetrabutyl Ammonium Bromide is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antimicrobial, antistatic agent. It is used in 1 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameTETRABUTYL AMMONIUM BROMIDE
FunctionANTIMICROBIAL, ANTISTATIC
CAS number1643-19-2 / 10549-76-5
EC number216-699-2
Prevalence1 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inBody
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches90

Used in

Body Washes 100%

Frequently asked

What does Tetrabutyl Ammonium Bromide do in skincare?
Tetrabutyl Ammonium Bromide functions as an antimicrobial, antistatic agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Tetrabutyl Ammonium Bromide allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Tetrabutyl Ammonium Bromide?
It is most commonly found in Body products, especially body washes (100% of its uses).

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