Benzalkonium Chloride
- What are they?
A chemical used as a preservative, anti-microbial agent and surfactant.
- Why we don't touch them?
It is associated with severe skin, eye and respiratory irritation and allergies. It's especially dangerous for people with asthma and skin conditions like eczema.
- How to spot them in ingredient lists?
Alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride, BACs