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Quaternium-15
Quaternium-15
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Quaternium-15 is a formaldehyde-releasing cosmetic preservative and a common cause of allergic contact dermatitis. It is not a food ingredient.
Found in
2 products
What it is
A quaternary ammonium compound used as a formaldehyde-releasing preservative in cosmetics.
Cosmetic preservative; not a food ingredient.
Why it's flagged
- formaldehyde release
- contact allergen
What regulators actually say
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Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Cosmetic preservative; not used in food
European Union — EFSA
Banned in cosmetics in EU (Regulation 2022/2195)
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