Cetylpyridinium Chloride CAS NO.6004-24-6

Cetylpyridinium chloride has shown good adsorption in oral pH conditions, it has been effective in preventing dental plaque & active against the release of proinflammatory toxins by bacteria, therefore preventing the onset of gingivitis. Classified by the FDA as a safe and effective antimicrobial agent for controlling plaque-induced gingivitis, when formulated in a concentration range of between 0.045% and 0.1%. CPC's molecule is a monocationic surfactant that is soluble in alcohol & in aqueous solutions; it can act as a detergent & an antiseptic, it is non-corrosive & non-oxidising and has a neutral pH. Use in over-the-counter drugs :

CPC is a cationic quaternary ammonium compound. It is an antiseptic that kills bacteria and other microorganisms. Antiseptics are antimicrobial substances that are applied to living tissue/skin to reduce the possibility of infection, sepsis, or putrefaction.