Quaternium 15 2% pet. NA56 (CDI,AC,IC,NA,PED/AP/CG,EL,HP)

CAS#: 51229-78-8
Quaternium 15 is commonly used in personal care products such as cosmetics, soaps, and shampoos. It also is found in industrial polishes, waxes, inks, paints, and metal working fluids. It belongs to a group of preservatives known as formaldehyde-releasing agents.

Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients:

• Quaternium-15
• chloroallyl methenamine chloride
• hexamethylenetetramine chloroallyl chloride
• 3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniaadamantane,1-(3-chloroallyl)-,chloride
• N-(3-chloroallyl)hexaminium chloride
• 1-(3-Chloroallyl)-3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniaadamantane chloride, cis form
• 3,5,7-Triaza-1-azoniatricyclo(3.3.1.13,7)decane, 1-(3-chloro-2-propenyl)-, chloride, (Z)-
• Hexamethylenetetramine chloroallyl chloride, cis isomer

Products that may contain this allergen

Baby Products
• Baby oil
• Baby shampoo
• Baby wash
• Bubble bath
• Cleansing pads
Body Washes
Cosmetics
• Blush
• Bronzer
• Eye shadow
• Foundation
• Loose powder
• Mascara
Industrial Uses
• Inks
• Metal work
• Paints
• Polishes
• Waxes
Pet Shampoos and Conditioners
Shampoos
Shaving Cream and Gels
Sunscreens