Laurtrimonium trichlorophenoxide (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Dodecanaminium; N,N,N-trimethyl; salt with 2,4,5-trichlorophenol

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The prefix "Laur-" denotes the fatty acid component lauric acid (dodecanoic acid, also called lauric acid) in the molecule. "Trimonium..." refers to the quaternary trimethylammonium salt of lauric acid. Laurtrimonium trichlorophenoxide is used in cosmetic formulations. The lauric acid derivative acts as a preservative (inhibits the development of microorganisms in cosmetic products and preserves them) and as an antistatic agent (reduces static charges by neutralizing the electric charge on the surface, e.g. of hair).

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