Quaternium-15

CAS NO.：51229-78-8
Empirical Formula: C9H16Cl2N4
Molecular Weight: 251.16
MDL number: MFCD00151463
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 00:23:09

What is Quaternium-15?

Chemical properties

solid

The Uses of Quaternium-15

Preservative in cosmetics, hair care products, soaps, adhesives.

The Uses of Quaternium-15

1-(3-Chloroallyl)-3,5,7-triaza-lazonia- adamantane chloride is a formaldehyde-releasing preservative in hand creams, lotions, face creams, shampoos, latex paints, topical medicaments, polishes, metal-working fluids, adhesives, inks, etc.; quatemium-15.

The Uses of Quaternium-15

1-(cis-3-Chloroallyl)-3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniaadamantane chloride may be used as a formaldehyde releaser to investigate the influence of formaldehyde in dermatitis patients with or without contact allergy to formaldehyde through baseline patch test series.

Biochem/physiol Actions

1-(cis-3-Chloroallyl)-3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniaadamantane chloride, also known as quaternium-15, is used as a preservative in some cosmetics and other industrial products. It releases formaldehyde therefore, repeated use products containing quaternium-15 may cause contact dermatitis.

Properties of Quaternium-15

storage temp.	under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C
solubility	DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Solid
color	White to Pale Yellow
Stability:	Stable, but moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
InChI	InChI=1S/C9H16ClN4.ClH/c10-2-1-3-14-7-11-4-12(8-14)6-13(5-11)9-14;/h1-2H,3-9H2;1H/q+1;/p-1/b2-1-;
CAS DataBase Reference	51229-78-8
EPA Substance Registry System	cis-1-(3-Chloroallyl)-3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniaadamantane chloride (51229-78-8)

Safety information for Quaternium-15

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 Health Hazard GHS08 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H228:Flammable solids H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H317:Sensitisation, Skin H411:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P370+P378:In case of fire: Use … for extinction.