Benzalkonium Chloride
Benzalkonium Chloride is a preservative and surfactant ingredient. It’s in 25 products on Poliage, most often cleanser, conditioner and exfoliant. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Benzalkonium chloride: used to keep microbes from growing and help oil and water mix.
What it does
Contains Benzalkonium Chloride: antimicrobial
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Benzalkonium Chloride: antistatic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Benzalkonium Chloride: deodorant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Benzalkonium Chloride: preservative
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Benzalkonium Chloride: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32129, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as benzalkonii chloridum.
Products that contain Benzalkonium Chloride
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