Quaternium 15

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Where is Quaternium 15 found?

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.

How can you avoid contact with Quaternium 15?

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

What are some products that may contain Quaternium 15?

A clinician's point of view.

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For additional information about products that might contain Quaternium 15, visit the Consumer Product Information Database. These lists are brief and provide just a few examples. They are not comprehensive. Product formulations also change frequently. Read product labels carefully and talk to your doctor if you have any questions. These are general guidelines. Talk to your doctor for more specific instructions.