Freshstat™ Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC)
- CAS Number
- 6004-24-6
- EC Number
- 678-154-9
- INCI Name
- Cetylpyridinium Chloride
- Chemical Name
- Cetylpyridinium Chloride Monohydrate
Freshstat™ Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC), an antimicrobial active ingredient, is largely used in mouthwashes and antiseptics, working against bacteria buildup. Available in liquid or solid form, CPC demonstrates effectiveness in controlling the bacteria that cause gingivitis.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
- Solid
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Freshstat™ Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC)
- Synonyms
1-Hexadecylpyridinium Chloride Monohydrate, 1-Cetylpyridinium Chloride, 1-palmitylpyridinium chloride, Hexadecylpyridinium Chloride, N-Cetylpyridinium Chloride, N-Hexadecylpyridinium Chloride
- Functions
API Intermediate, Anti-Microbial Agent, Antibiotic, Bacteriostatic Agent, Preservative, Surfactant, Surfactant (Cationic)
- Odor
- Odorless
- Grade
- Pharma Grade
- Markets
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Personal Care
- Benefits
- Broad spectrum
- Effective at low levels
- Used across wide pH range
- Use Levels
- 0.1-0.2
- Appearance
- Colorless
- Soluble In
- Water
- Availability
- Available in USP, EU Ph, and technical grades.
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
- Benefit Claims
- Antimicrobial
- Certifications
FSSC 2200; ISO 9001:2015; Kosher; Halal; CPC meets requirements for monographs of the US, European and Japanese Pharmacopeia.
- Labeling Claims
- Biodegradable
- Halal
- Kosher
- Odor-free
- Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Application Format
- Creams
- Leave On
- Lotions
- Rinse Off
- Wipes
- Benefits and Features
A quaternary ammonium compound that demonstrates varying degrees of activity against bacteria. Effective over a broad pH range and exhibits broad anti-microbial efficacy against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, yeast, and mold.
- Oral Care Applications
- Mouthwash
- Skin Care Applications
- Body Cream
- Body Lotion
- Micellar Water
