# Hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid5037028
Categories: beauty, cleaning, food, industrial, pharma
Functions: Anti-static agent, Biocide, Emulsifier, Preservative, Surfactant (surface active agent)
Identifier: DTXSID5037028

> Hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide is used as anti-static agent / biocide. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 160 composition records across product categories including Specialty occupational products, Laboratory supplies, Personal care. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 160 composition records across product categories including Specialty occupational products, Laboratory supplies, Personal care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 160 composition records across product categories including Specialty occupational products, Laboratory supplies, Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Biocide, Preservative.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._