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FreshStat™ (Cetylpyridinium Chloride in Propylene Glycol)

FreshStat™ (Cetylpyridinium Chloride in Propylene Glycol) is a CPC-based colorless, odorless liquid providing great formulation versatility due to its effectiveness across a broad pH range (between 4-10). FreshStat™ can be used both, as a preservative and deodorizing agent that is safe and efficacious at very low concentrations against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and fungi in leave on and rinse off formulations. CPC is approved as a cosmetics preservative in Japan. Also the European Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) finalized a favorable safety opinion for CPC in cosmetics.

Brand: Freshstat™ Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC) (2 products)

INCI Name: Cetylpyridinium Chloride

Functions: Preservative

Benefit Claims: Antimicrobial, Broad pH Stability, Conditioning, Cost Effective, Excellent Stability, Preservation, Solubilizing, Static Reduction

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable, Formaldehyde-free, Odor-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: FSSC 22000, ISO 9001

Synonyms: 1-Cetylpyridinium Chloride, 1-palmitylpyridinium chloride, Hexadecylpyridinium Chloride, N-Cetylpyridinium Chloride, N-Hexadecylpyridinium Chloride

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Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

Carrier
Propylene Glycol
INCI Name
Cetylpyridinium Chloride
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Preservative
CAS No.
123-03-5
EC No.
204-593-9
Technologies
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Antioxidants & Preservatives

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Antimicrobial,
Broad pH Stability,
Conditioning,
Cost Effective,
Excellent Stability,
Preservation,
Solubilizing,
Static Reduction
Labeling Claims
Biodegradable,
Formaldehyde-free,
Odor-free,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Features and Benefits

A versatile, safe and cost-effective preservative with an excellent safety profile. It is effective over a broad pH range and exhibits broad anti-microbial efficacy against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, yeast, and mold. The active ingredient, CPC, is biodegradable and is an excellent alternative to commonly used preservatives. Freshstat™ preservative is pH neutral.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
AP/Deo,
Color Cosmetics,
Hair Care,
Oral Care,
Skin Care,
Sun Care
Personal Care — Personal Hygiene
Hand Hygiene
Application Format
Creams,
Leave On,
Lotions,
Rinse Off
AP/Deo Applications
Antiperspirants,
Deodorants
Personal Hygiene Applications
Hand Sanitizers
Skin Care Applications
Body Cream,
Body Lotion
Use Level
0.25 - 0.75
Applications

Preservative for rinse-off and leave-on cosmetics and toiletries including

  • Skincare creams
  • Skincare lotions
  • Antiperspirants
  • Deodorants
  • Hair care
  • Sun care
  • Hand sanitizers
  • Color cosmetics
  • It can potentially provide additional functions such as antistatic, solubility aid, and conditioning. 

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid
Appearance
Colorless
Odor
Odorless
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Cetylpyridinium Chloride40%-
Propylene Glycol60%-
Properties
  • Propylene Glycol base
  • Excellent solubility, and stability.
  • Formaldehyde-free. 

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
FSSC 22000,
ISO 9001
Certifications
  • FSSC 2200;
  • ISO 9001:2015