"Medium penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Synthetic
- Other language: Chlorure de Cetylpyridinium (CPC)
- INCI name: CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 204-593-9/ -
- Classification: Quaternary ammonium cation
Namely
Cetylpyridinium chloride is a quaternary ammonium which is in the form of a white powder. It is a cationic bactericidal agent used as an antiseptic. It is often found in mouthwashes and toothpastes for these functions.
Its functions (INCI)
- Antimicrobial : Helps slowing the growth of micro-organisms on the skin and counteracts the development of microbes
- Antistatic : Reduces static electricity by neutralizing electrical charge on a surface
- Deodorant : Reduces or masks unpleasant body odors
- Oral care/hygiene agent : Provides cosmetic effects to the oral cavity (cleaning, deodorization and protection)
This ingredient is present in 0.22% of cosmetics.
