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ALKYL DIMETHYL BENZYL AMMONIUM CHLORIDES (C12-16)

 
This substance ranges from C to F depending on concentration/usage.
Asthma/Respiratory
 
Moderate Concern
 
Skin Allergies &
Irritation
 
No Data, Some Concern
 
Developmental &
Reproductive Toxicity
 
No Data, Some Concern
 
Cancer
 
No Data, Some Concern
 
Environment
 
Moderate Concern
 
Top scoring factors: Evidence of general systemic/organ effects; respiratory effects
Alkyl Dimethyl benzyl ammonium chlorides (C12-16) can be found in 57 products.
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Evidence

Health issue
 
Level of Concern
 
Source
EPA's review of industry submitted toxicity data and the potential for human exposure concludes that this substance poses a high risk for human health.
 
moderate
 
EPA Hazard-Based Prioritizations - Risks - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Asthmagen (allergic)
 
moderate
 
AOEC Asthmagen list - AOEC
Asthmagen
 
some
 
AOEC Asthmagen list - AOEC
 
 
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