Cetylpyridinium chloride (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Cetylpyridinium chloride a synthetic product, is used in cosmetic preparations. The substance acts as an antistatic agent (reduces static charges by neutralizing the electric charge on the surface of skin and hair). Furthermore, the substance has antimicrobial and deodorizing, emulsifying and hair conditioning effects.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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