A cationic antimicrobial agent common in mouthwashes.
What it is
Cetylpyridinium chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound with antimicrobial properties. In oral care it is used to reduce bacteria in the mouth.
Where it is used
Mouthwashes, toothpastes and some deodorants.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Its use in cosmetics is subject to EU conditions; see the EU regulation section.
Functions
- Antimicrobial
- Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
- Antistatic
- Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
- Deodorant
- Reducing and/or eluminating unpleasant odour. Contributing against the formation of malodour on body surfaces.
- Oral care
- Providing cosmetic effects to the oral cavity, e.g. cleansing, deodorising, protecting.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (85)
- Ultra Soft Baby Wipes Shea Butter · Little Tikes
- płyn do higieny jamy ustnej ULTRA WHITE, 500 ml · Tołpa
- płyn do higieny jamy ustnej EXTRA FRESH, 500 ml · Tołpa
- płyn do higieny jamy ustnej, 500 ml · Tołpa
- pasta do zębów, 75 ml · Tołpa
- Colgate strong theeth · Colgate
- Anti-bacterial wipes · Brightspots
- Smile Hey! Junior · Dontodent
- Refreshing wet wipes · Cleanic
- Enjuague bucal protección total 500 ml · Ifa unnia
- ssoin complet+blancheur · Sanogyl
- DENTIFRICE ET BAIN DE BOUCHE 2 en 1 · Auchan