Benzethonium Chloride
Benzethonium Chloride is a preservative and surfactant ingredient. It’s in 2 products on Poliage. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
What it does
Contains Benzethonium Chloride: antimicrobial
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Benzethonium Chloride: deodorant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Benzethonium Chloride: preservative
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Benzethonium Chloride: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32132, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as benzethonii chloridum.
Products that contain Benzethonium Chloride
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