Cetylpyridinium Chloride
Cetylpyridinium Chloride is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antimicrobial, antistatic agent. It is used in 39 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 623 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE |
| Function | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTISTATIC, DEODORANT, ORAL CARE |
| CAS number | 123-03-5/ 6004-24-6 |
| EC number | 204-593-9/ - |
| Prevalence | 39 products (0.04% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 623 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 6,600 |
Used in
Makeup Removers 41%Toners 20.5%Face Cleansers 7.7%General Moisturizers 7.7%Body Treatments 2.6%Conditioners 2.6%
Frequently asked
- What does Cetylpyridinium Chloride do in skincare?
- Cetylpyridinium Chloride functions as an antimicrobial, antistatic agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Cetylpyridinium Chloride allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Cetylpyridinium Chloride?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially makeup removers (41% of its uses).
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