PEG-5 TALLOW BENZONIUM CHLORIDE

INCI: PEG-5 TALLOW BENZONIUM CHLORIDE | Function: Antistatic, Preservative | Type: PEG Tallow Benzonium Salt

What Is PEG-5 TALLOW BENZONIUM CHLORIDE?

PEG-5 TALLOW BENZONIUM CHLORIDE 是一种PEG化牛脂苄基季铵盐，由牛脂胺经苄基化和PEG-5醚化制得。作为阳离子型抗静电剂和防腐增强剂，主要用于护发产品的柔顺和抗菌辅助。(PEG-5 TALLOW BENZONIUM CHLORIDE is a PEGylated tallow benzyl quaternary ammonium salt. As a cationic antistatic and preservative enhancer, it is primarily used in hair care products for smoothing and antimicrobial support.)

Key Skin Benefits

+ 抗静电柔顺 — 季铵基团吸附发丝提供柔滑感 (Antistatic smoothing — quaternary ammonium groups adsorb to hair for smooth feel)
+ 防腐辅助 — 季铵盐结构提供一定抗菌性 (Preservative support — quaternary ammonium structure provides antimicrobial properties)

Pros

+ 双重功效 — 兼具抗静电和防腐辅助 (Dual function — antistatic and preservative support)
+ 持久 — 阳离子牢固吸附 (Long-lasting — cationic firmly adsorbs)

Cons

− 动物来源 — 非素食 (Animal-derived — not vegan)
− 含PEG — 环氧乙烷工艺 (Contains PEG — ethylene oxide process)
− 季铵盐 — 高浓度可能刺激 (Quaternary ammonium — high concentration may irritate)

Specifications

Property	Value
Usage Areas	Body, Hair
Product Type	Rinse-Off
Source	Animal
Natural Level	Semi-synthetic

Safety Ratings

Metric	Rating
Skin Sensitivity	2/5 (low-moderate)
Comedogenic Rating	0-1/5
EWG Score	1-3/10

Regional Regulatory Limits

Region	Leave-on %	Rinse-off %	Status
EU (CosIng)	No limit	No limit	Allowed
US (CIR/FDA)	No limit	No limit	Allowed
Japan (MHLW)	No limit	No limit	Allowed
ASEAN	No limit	No limit	Allowed
China (NMPA)	No limit	No limit	Allowed

Typical Usage % by Product Type

Product Type	Typical %
Hair Conditioner	0.2 - 1.5%
Hair Treatment	0.3 - 2%

References

CIR (2010) — Safety Assessment of PEGs as Used in Cosmetics. Conclusion: PEGs safe as used. PMID: 20629512
CosIng (2025) — European Commission Cosmetic Ingredient Database. https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/
EWG Skin Deep — PEG compound hazard database. https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/
SpecialChem — Cosmetic ingredient selector and formulator reference. https://cosmetics.specialchem.com/

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