This chemical is most commonly used as a preoperative skin disinfectant and as preservative in eye medications and solutions.
Aftershaves
Antiseptic detergents
Burn and ulcer treatment
Cosmetics
Dentifrices
Deodorants
Disinfectant for surgical instruments
Hair conditioners
Please be aware that if your spouse or significant other uses topical skin care products that contain this chemical, skin-to-skin transfer may occur to you. Also it may take 2 to 3 weeks of avoiding exposure before improvement of your eruption begins.
Other names you may see this preservative:
Parasterol
Alkyl benzyl dimethylammonium chloride
Alkyl dimethyl benzylammonium chloride
Benirol
Cequartryl
Drapolene
Enuclene
Germitol
Gesminol
Rodalon
Ammonyx
Zephiran chloride
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Possible Occupational exposures
Nurses
Janitors
Laundry detergents
Lozenges
Medicated paper tissues
Mouthwashes
Eye solutions
Paper products
Preoperative skin disinfectant
Sanitizers
Softeners for textiles
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This information is provided as educational only and is
not intended to substitute for medical care or recommendations by a physician.