INCI name

OCTENIDINE HCL

Octenidine dihydrochloride

A cationic antimicrobial substance.

What it is

Octenidine HCl (octenidine dihydrochloride) is a synthetic cationic compound with two pyridine rings. CosIng lists it as an antimicrobial ingredient.

Where it is used

Used in deodorants, cleansing products and other products where an antimicrobial function is wanted.

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.

CosIng lists it as an antimicrobial, not as a preservative; the label does not show its concentration.

Functions

Antimicrobial
Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (101)

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