Octenidine Hcl
Octenidine Hcl is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antimicrobial agent. It is used in 39 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | OCTENIDINE HCL |
| Function | ANTIMICROBIAL |
| CAS number | 70775-75-6 |
| EC number | 274-861-8 |
| Prevalence | 39 products (0.04% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 30 |
Used in
General Moisturizers 17.9%Deodorant 15.4%Face Cleansers 12.8%Sunscreens 12.8%Toners 10.3%Wash Off Masks 5.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Octenidine Hcl do in skincare?
- Octenidine Hcl functions as an antimicrobial agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Octenidine Hcl allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Octenidine Hcl?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (17.9% of its uses).
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