Can it be put directly on skin?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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No. The concentrate must be diluted in bath water; direct application can cause serious irritation or skin injury.

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benzalkonium chloride + light liquid paraffin + triclosan · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

The answer

No. The concentrate must be diluted in bath water; direct application can cause serious irritation or skin injury.

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