NEWS CAREERS BERCEN MARKETS SOLUTIONS CAPABILITIES ABOUT US NEWS CAREERS CONTACT LOCATIONS CONTACT LOCATIONS Home Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC) Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC) Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC) or 1-Hexadecylpyridinium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound that demonstrates varying degrees of activity against bacteria. CPC is widely used in over-the-counter products including mouthwash, throat lozenges, nasal sprays and antiseptic (first aid) creams and lotions. It is also used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient and an excipient in pharmaceutical products. CPC meets requirements for monographs of the US, European and Japanese Pharmacopoeia. Effectiveness of CPC against bacteria Compared to other antimicrobials, CPC is especially effective against Gram-positive bacteria. Certifications: FSSC 2200; ISO 9001:2015; Kosher; Halal Applications Bactericide Cationic Surfactant Hair Care Micellar Water Oral Care Preservative Skin Care Wipes Features Broad spectrum Colorless, odorless, water soluble Used across wide pH range Effective at low levels Literature Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC); The effective antimicrobial agent The Vertellus Personal Care team launches digital look book on Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC); The effective antimicroial agent NonWovens Industry Magazine Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC); an ideal preservative for wet wipes Application Highlights Wet Wipes Allows crystal clear preservative solutions for cellulosic wipe systems Antimicrobial Broad spectrum single solution preservative Micellar Waters Anti-microbial offering solubility and stability Additional Resources Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Technical Data Sheet (TDS) Related Products Ready To Get Started? Vertellus specializes in developing and producing fine chemicals and intermediates for sophisticated applications that greatly enhance the value of customer end-use products. Market leadership, longevity, and technical expertise afford our professionals great insight into the entire specialty chemicals field. Contact us today to get your next project started. FIRST NAME LAST NAME MOBILE EMAIL JOB TITLE COMPANY Select Your Region * North, Central & South America Europe & Africa India & Middle East Asia Pacific MESSAGE REQUEST TECHNICAL DATA SHEET REQUEST TECHNICAL DATA SHEET REQUEST SAFETY DATA SHEET REQUEST SAFETY DATA SHEET Vertellus Advantage 100+ years of delivering value to our customers around the world Diverse portfolio of solutions in a variety of markets Global manufacturing footprint and production capabilities 201 North Illinois Street, Suite #1800 Indianapolis, IN 46204 USA +1.317.247.8141 Home Markets Solutions Capabilities About Us News Careers Contact Locations Sustainability Code of Conduct Suppliers Modern Slavery Statement Terms of Use Privacy Policy © 2021 Vertellus. All Rights Reserved.