Preservatives
Elixi-KON CPC, Cetylpyridinium chloride, is a cationic quaternary compound used as an antimicrobial and cationic surfactant in various cosmetic products.
Elixi-KON CPC is a safe, very efficient & eco-friendly alternative to conventional antimicrobials and preservatives with a broad-spectrum efficacy against gram + and gram bacteria, virus, yeasts and molds.
Elixi-KON CPC is approved by the US FDA as safe and preferred anti-microbial system for use in oral care and to treat plaque including gingivitis.
Elixi-KON CPC, Cetylpyridinium chloride, is a preferred alternative to replace ingredients like Triclosan, triclocarban, Benzethonium chloride, Parabens and Formaldehyde-donors.
Elixi-KON CPC, Cetylpyridinium chloride, can be used alone or in combination with other preservatives to increase its effectiveness.
Recommended use concentration
Max. 0.05 – 2.0% (application restrictions apply)
Solubility
Fully soluble in water
Specifications
| Appearance | White powder |
| Assay (%) | Min. 99.0 |
Benefits
• Cetylpyridinium chloride is considered as a safe preservative that can replace parabens, formaldehyde donors and others
• Strong antimicrobial and broad-spectrum activity
• Multifunctional activities:
• Antistatic: Reduces static electricity by neutralizing the electrical charge on a surface
• Deodorant: Reduces or masks unpleasant body odors.
• Emulsifying agent: Promotes the formation of intimate mixtures between not miscible liquids by modifying the interfacial tension (water and oil)
• Hair conditioner: Leaves hair manageable, supple, soft and shiny and or gives volume, lightness and shine.
• Oral hygiene agent: Provides cosmetic effects to the oral cavity (cleaning, deodorization and protection)
• Surfactant: Reduces the surface tension of cosmetics and contributes to the uniform distribution of the product during its use
APPLICATIONS
Cosmetics
Pharmaceuticals
Natural extracts
