FreshStat™ (Cetylpyridinium Chloride in Propylene Glycol)
- CAS Number
- 123-03-5
- EC Number
- 204-593-9
- INCI Name
- Cetylpyridinium Chloride
FreshStat™ (Cetylpyridinium Chloride in Propylene Glycol) is a CPC-based colorless, odorless liquid providing great formulation versatility due to its effectiveness across a broad pH range (between 4-10). FreshStat™ can be used both, as a preservative and deodorizing agent that is safe and efficacious at very low concentrations against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and fungi in leave on and rinse off formulations. CPC is approved as a cosmetics preservative in Japan. Also the European Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) finalized a favorable safety opinion for CPC in cosmetics.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- AP/Deo
- Color Cosmetics
- Hair Care
- Oral Care
- Skin Care
- Sun Care
- Hand Hygiene
Product Families
- Antioxidants & Preservatives
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Freshstat™ Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC)
- Synonyms
1-Cetylpyridinium Chloride, 1-palmitylpyridinium chloride, Hexadecylpyridinium Chloride, N-Cetylpyridinium Chloride, N-Hexadecylpyridinium Chloride
- Functions
- Preservative
- Benefit Claims
Antimicrobial, Broad pH Stability, Conditioning, Cost Effective, Excellent Stability, Preservation, Solubilizing, Static Reduction; Antimicrobial; Broad pH Stability; Conditioning; Cost Effective; Excellent Stability; Preservation; Solubilizing; Static Reduction
- Labeling Claims
Biodegradable, Formaldehyde-free, Odor-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Biodegradable; Formaldehyde-free; Odor-free; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Certifications & Compliance
- FSSC 22000, ISO 9001
- Odor
- Odorless
- Carrier
- Propylene Glycol
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Use Levels
- 0.25 - 0.75
- Appearance
- Colorless
- Properties
- Propylene Glycol base
- Excellent solubility, and stability.
- Formaldehyde-free.
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Certifications
- FSSC 2200;
- ISO 9001:2015
- Application Format
- Creams
- Leave On
- Lotions
- Rinse Off
- Applications
- Antiperspirants
- Deodorants
- Benefits and Features
A versatile, safe and cost-effective preservative with an excellent safety profile. It is effective over a broad pH range and exhibits broad anti-microbial efficacy against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, yeast, and mold. The active ingredient, CPC, is biodegradable and is an excellent alternative to commonly used preservatives. Freshstat™ preservative is pH neutral.
- Skin Care Applications
- Body Cream
- Body Lotion
- Certifications and Compliance
- FSSC 22000
- ISO 9001
- Personal Hygiene Applications
- Hand Sanitizers
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Preservative
Technical data
Table 1 of 1
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Cetylpyridinium Chloride | 40 | % |
| Propylene Glycol | 60 | % |
