Cetylpyridinium Chloride
Cetylpyridinium Chloride is a surfactant and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 44 products on Poliage. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Cetylpyridinium chloride: used to limit microbial growth and keep oil and water blended. Also used in oral-care products.
What it does
Contains Cetylpyridinium Chloride: antimicrobial
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetylpyridinium Chloride: antistatic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetylpyridinium Chloride: deodorant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetylpyridinium Chloride: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetylpyridinium Chloride: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetylpyridinium Chloride: oral-care
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetylpyridinium Chloride: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32626, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as cetylpyridinii chloridum.
Products that contain Cetylpyridinium Chloride
Crest
Active Foam + Whitening Minty Fresh Striped Dentifrice with Flouristat
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Crest
Advanced Enamel Care
Lists fragrance, parabens
Unilever
Agua micelar
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Auchan
Auchan - bain de bouche - fraicheur 0% alcool - 500ml
Lists fragrance
Auchan
Auchan - dentifrice - soins sensibles - dents sensibles - 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Auchan
Bain de bouche blancheur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Auchan
Bain de bouche enfant
Lists fragrance
Auchan
Bain de bouche fraîcheur intense
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Auchan
Bain de bouche fraîcheur sans alcool
Lists fragrance, essential oils
Auchan
Bain de bouche protection dents et gencives
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils
Henkel
Bain de bouche quotidien Multi-Action
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Auchan
Bain de bouche soin complet
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Act
Bubble gum blowout
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
COLGATE PALMOLIVE NORGE AS
Colgate Munnskyll Blå 250ml
Lists fragrance
COLGATE PALMOLIVE NORGE AS
Colgate Munnskyll Plax 100ml
Lists fragrance
Colgate
Colgate plax ice mouthwash
Lists fragrance
Colgate
Colgate Plax Taze Nane Ağız Bakım Suyu
Lists fragrance
Colgate
Colgate Plax thé & citron
Lists fragrance, essential oils
colgate total antibacterial 12 hour protection
Lists fragrance
Crest
Crest+scope complete
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates
Auchan
Dentifrice dents sensibles
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Auchan
Dentifrice expert blancheur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Auchan
Dentifrice expert blancheur lot x2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Auchan
Dentifrice expert clean
Lists fragrance
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