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benzalkonium chloride

11/29/2017 / By Rita Winters

Benzalkonium chloride — toxicity, side effects, diseases and environmental impacts

Benzalkonium chloride (BAK), otherwise known as alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride, is a toxic chemical used in cosmetics. It is a antimicrobial agent, deodorant, surfactant, and a preservative. Benzalkonium chloride has repeatedly demonstrated its toxic characteristics in laboratory, experimental, and clinical studies. This compound is known to cause extensive damage to the eyes, such as […]

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