- Derived from: botanical sources
- Pronunciation: \ -lor‧trəˈmonēəm\\ ˈklȯr-ˌīd\
- Type: Naturally-derived
What Is Laurtrimonium chloride?
Laurtrimonium chloride is a waxy solid derived from botanical sources.[1]
What Does Laurtrimonium chloride Do in Our products?
Laurtrimonium chloride is an antistatic agent, antiseptic agent and emulsifier.[2] It is often found in hair care, lotion, hand sanitizer, and makeup products.[3,4]
Why Puracy Uses Laurtrimonium chloride
We use laurtrimonium chloride as an antiseptic. The Cosmetic Ingredients Review has deemed the ingredient safe for use in cosmetics when formulated to be nonirritating.[6] Whole Foods has deemed the ingredient acceptable in its body care and cleaning product quality standards.[7,8]
How Laurtrimonium chloride Is Made
Generally, laurtrimonium chloride comes from reacting a tertiary amine with an alkylating agent.[5]
Certifications
Sources
[1] Personal Care Council
[2] Personal Care Council
[3] Personal Care Council
[4] Environmental Working Group
[5] Personal Care Council
[6] Personal Care Council
[7] Whole Foods Market
[8] Whole Foods Market
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