Is Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC) safe in cosmetics?
Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC) has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Preservative
Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC)
INCI: CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE
Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC) (CAS None) is a cosmetic preservative functioning as Preservative. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 0.1%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Preservative
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
0.1%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC).
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC) — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
SCCS Review
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC) by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
8
Lowest NOAEL
5 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
12 mg/kg bw/day
ECHA
ECHA
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC) allowed in the EU?
Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC) EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.1%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC) do in cosmetics?
Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC) functions as: Preservative. It is classified as a Preservative in our database. CAS number: None.
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