# Methylbenzethonium chloride

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid4035708
Categories: beauty
Functions: Anti-static agent, Biocide, Deodorizer, Surfactant (surface active agent)
Identifier: DTXSID4035708

> Methylbenzethonium chloride is used as anti-static agent / biocide. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 8 composition records across product categories including Personal care. Assessed from 4 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 8 composition records across product categories including Personal care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 8 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Biocide, Anti-static agent.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as mixture.

_Assessed by Greenveil._