Preservative ingredient
Myrtrimonium Bromide
A quaternary ammonium compound (also known as cetrimide) used as a cationic antimicrobial preservative and antistatic agent, EU-restricted to 1% as a preservative.
Also known as: cetrimide
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Benefits
- ✓Broad-spectrum antimicrobial preservative
- ✓Provides antistatic and conditioning benefits, particularly in hair/rinse-off products
Watch for
- ⚠EU-restricted to 1% concentration when used as a preservative
In depth
What it does
A quaternary ammonium compound (also known as cetrimide) used as a cationic antimicrobial preservative and antistatic agent, EU-restricted to 1% as a preservative. As an preservative ingredient, it is particularly valued for broad-spectrum antimicrobial preservative and provides antistatic and conditioning benefits, particularly in hair/rinse-off products.
