Categories: Additive
Type:Toxin
Name:Benzalkonium Chloride (BZK)
Importance- to Body:
Considered Acutely Toxic
Distribution- in Body:
Respiratory System, Skin, Area Applied
Excess Effects:
Dangerous for individuals with Eczema and Asthma, dangerous to eyes if physically exposed, can cause Rashes, Wheezing, Coughing, Allergic Reaction
Deficiency Effects:
None Listed
Food Sources:
None Listed
Environmental/Geographic Sources:
Household Products, Cleaning Products, Shampoos, Soaps, Deodorants, Perfumes, Eye Makeup
Supplemental information:
Inhaling BZK for long periods of time could cause asthma.
Synonyms:
BZK,BZK, BKC, BAC, Alkyldimethylbenzylammonium Chloride, ADBAC