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kendra202a
04-08-2005, 12:37 PM
Don't believe me?

Check the label, it's called Quaternium 15.

You can use higher quality products that are safer for your family and the environment.

If you want to find out about these safer products for your family to use, check out my website in my profile or email me at kendra101a@yahoo.com

BorgHunter
04-08-2005, 01:46 PM
Chemical Name: Quaternium-15
CAS Registry Number: 004080-31-3
Synonyms: Quaternium 15; Methenamine 3-chloroallylochloride; 3,5,7-Triaza-1-azoniatricyclo(3.3.1.13,7)decane, 1-(3-chloro-2-propenyl)-, chloride; N-(3-Chloroallyl)hexaminium chloride; Hexamethylenetetramine chloroallyl chloride

Whereas...

Name: Formaldehyde
Chemical formula: H2CO
Formula weight: 30.03 g/mol
Synonyms: methanal, methyl aldehyde, methylene oxide
CAS number: 50-00-0

LionelHutz
04-08-2005, 06:12 PM
Originally posted by BorgHunter
Chemical Name: Quaternium-15
CAS Registry Number: 004080-31-3
Synonyms: Quaternium 15; Methenamine 3-chloroallylochloride; 3,5,7-Triaza-1-azoniatricyclo(3.3.1.13,7)decane, 1-(3-chloro-2-propenyl)-, chloride; N-(3-Chloroallyl)hexaminium chloride; Hexamethylenetetramine chloroallyl chloride

Whereas...

Name: Formaldehyde
Chemical formula: H2CO
Formula weight: 30.03 g/mol
Synonyms: methanal, methyl aldehyde, methylene oxide
CAS number: 50-00-0

Bah. You and your "science."

kendra202a
04-11-2005, 12:35 PM
What is quaternium-15 and where is it found?

Quaternium-15 is a formaldehyde-releasing preservative. It is used in many cosmetics and pharmaceutical preparations. It is also used as a preservative in many commercial and industrial products.

examples include: Shampoos, Soaps, Moisturizing lotions and creams, Shaving products, Body powders, Sunscreens, Sunscreens, Cleansers and other skin care products, Disinfectants

for more information about quaternium-15 (a formaldehyde-releaseing preservative visit:

http://www.dermnetnz.org/dermatitis/quaternium-allergy.html

For information on what to do about the formaldehyde-releasing preservatives in your home, e-mail me or check out the website in my profile.