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FreshStat™ (Cetylpyridinium Chloride in Propylene Glycol)

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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.

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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    Identification & Functionality

    Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
    CAS No.
    123-03-5
    EC No.
    204-593-9

    Features & Benefits

    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

    AP/Deo Applications
    Personal Hygiene Applications
    Skin Care Applications
    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
    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
    Certifications
    • FSSC 2200;
    • ISO 9001:2015