Fragrance avoidance
Nothing to weigh for this context yet.
We have no published hazard signal for this ingredient, so we cannot say how it behaves in this context — that is missing evidence, not a clean result.
- beauty
- cleaning
Cetylpyridinium chloride
CAS 123-03-5
Also registered as 6 other CAS numbers
27841-61-8 · 50958-35-5 · 136499-13-3 · 951742-58-8 · 2266591-56-2 · 2745197-72-0
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Cetylpyridinium chloride in plain language
Also known as Cetylpyridinium chloride anhydrous · 1-Hexadecylpyridin-1-ium chloride · 1-Cetylpyridinium chloride · 1-Hexadecylpyridinium chloride · 1-Palmitylpyridinium chloride · 1-n-Hexadecanepyridinium chloride
Show all 29 names
Acetoquat CPC · Aktivex · Ammonyx CPC · Biosept · Ceepryn chloride · Cepacol · Cepacol chloride · Ceprim · Cetamium · Cetyl pyridinium chloride · Dobendan · Hexadecylpyridinium chloride · Intexsan CPC · Medilave · Merocet · Pristacin · Pyridinium, 1-hexadecyl-, chloride · Pyrisept · Quaternario CPC · Swabettes Hoechst · quarternary ammonium salt (<2% of <5% toner) · quaternary ammonium salt · quaternary ammonium salts
Used in consumer products as an emulsifier, a surfactant and a conditioner.
- Emulsifier
- Surfactant
- Conditioner
- Antistatic
- Deodorant
- Oral care
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Cetylpyridinium chloride appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Beauty
- Cleaning
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 249 composition records across product categories including Electronics/small appliances, Personal care, Arts and crafts/office supplies. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Biocide, Anti-static agent.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 249 composition records across product categories including Electronics/small appliances, Personal care, Arts and crafts/office supplies. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Biocide, Anti-static agent.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Cetylpyridinium chloride. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Cetylpyridinium chloride yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Where this comes from
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
No signal in this context
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed Cetylpyridinium chloride in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Source records
249
Named organisations
6
Electronics/small appliancesPersonal careArts and crafts/office supplies
Typical roles
EmulsifierSurfactantConditionerAntistaticDeodorantOral care
Found in these products
Their ingredient lists include Cetylpyridinium chloride; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
- oralboral b · Non Food Products
- Dontodent Zahncreme AntibakteriellDontodent, dm · Toothpaste
- Dentífrico 3 actionDeliplus · Cosmetic Products
- MundspülungColgate
- Colgate Munnskyll Blå 250mlCOLGATE PALMOLIVE NORGE AS · Non Food Products
- Bain de bouche soin complet sans alcoolU
- Dentamyl expert sensitive sans alcool
- Dentodent MundspülungDM · Mundspülung
- Soins Bain de bouche MultiprotectionSanogyl · Hygiene
- MouthwashOral-B
- Dentifrice expert blancheurAuchan
- Enjuague bucal explosion actionDeliplus · Non Food Products
- Solution Casino Action Brossage 1 x
- Dentifrice triple protectionAuchan · Hygiene
- Bain de bouche fraîcheur intenseAuchan
- Bain de bouche protection dents et gencivesAuchan
- DayTechCoop · Igiene E Salute
- Spray bucal refrescanteDeliplus
- Crest+scope completeCrest · Toothpaste
- Wild Watermelon RinseAct · Non Food Products
- Active Foam + Whitening Minty Fresh Striped Dentifrice with FlouristatCrest, Crest Complete, Scope · Non Food Products
- Bain de bouche EXPERT COMPLET 7Vademecum laboratoires · Hygiene
- Dentifrice expert cleanAuchan
- Dentifrice dents sensiblesAuchan · Non Open Products Facts
Often appears with
Ingredients that frequently appear alongside Cetylpyridinium chloride in the catalog.