Quaternium 15- is an ammonium salt that is used as a preservative in many cosmetics and industrial products. Many of those that are sensitive to quarternium are also allergic to formaldehyde. (Wipedia) Quaternary ammonium salts are used in a number of household products including disinfectants and fabric softeners.
According to a recently released paper, "quaternium 15 is a chemical preservative that kills bacteria by releasing formaldehyde, and "is the most sensitizing formaldehyde-releasing preservative and has been repeatedly shown to be a strong allergen that can cause contact dermatitis." The report further states, " Quaternium 15 is used in many baby products including Johnson's Baby Shampoo, Mr. Bubble Bath and Huggies Baby Wash. It is considered by the North American Contact Dermatitis Group to be among the most clinically significant contact allergens in children."
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