CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE
CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE
Is CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE safe in skincare?
MFDS Korea cosmetic restricted — approved up to a maximum %; the actual % in this product is unknown
Based on
- Reference: Korea MFDS
MFDS Korea: restricted · MFDS Korea cosmetic restricted
Is CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE classified as a carcinogen?
Only four bodies count here: IARC, EU CLP, US NTP and California Prop 65.
Not classified by IARC, EU CLP, US NTP, or California Prop 65.
How is CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE regulated?
Cosmetic ingredient
Not found on any prescription-drug, professional-treatment, or US OTC monograph list, so it is treated as a cosmetic ingredient. This is a passive default ("not on any known restricted list"), not an individually verified positive finding.
Products that list this ingredient
Sources (1)
- Reference: Korea MFDS
Red does not mean poison. Preservatives that stop a product going off, UV filters and fragrance can land on yellow or red depending on their score.
Green does not mean right for you. Skin and allergies differ from person to person. Treat the color as a starting point.