CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
6004-24-6 (Monohydrate)
H.S. CODE
TOXICITY
CLASSIFICATION
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
AUTOIGNITION
NFPA RATINGS
REFRACTIVE INDEX
Stable under ordinary conditions
APPLICATIONS
Cetylpyridinium Chloride is an antiseptic agent used alone or in combination with other drugs for oral and throat care. Active ingredients in mouthwash or dental caries prophylactic include;
Ingredient |
CAS RN |
| Amosan | 8059-88-9 |
| Benzalkonium chloride | 8001-54-5 |
| Cetylpyridinium chloride | 123-03-5 |
| Chlorhexidine gluconate | 18472-51-0 |
| Chlorhexidine | 55-56-1 |
| Dectaflur | 36505-83-6 |
| Eucalyptol | 470-82-6 |
| Hetaflur | 3151-59-5 |
| Hydrogen peroxide | 7722-84-1 |
| Ipexidine mesylate | 69017-90-9 |
| Listerine | 51273-66-6 |
| Meridol | 120812-75-1 |
| Metesculetol | 52814-39-8 |
| Methyl salicylate | 119-36-8 |
| Olaflur | 6818-37-7 |
| Rhatany | 84775-95-1 |
| Salifluor | 78417-90-0 |
| Sanguinarine | 2447-54-3 |
| Sodium monofluorophosphate | 10163-15-2 |
| Sodium fluoride | 7681-49-4 |
| Stannous fluoride | 7783-47-3 |
| Thymol | 89-83-8 |
| Tiodonium chloride | 38070-41-6 |
| Zinc chloride | 7646-85-7 |
| Zinc fluoride | 7783-49-5 |
APPEARANCE
ASSAY
99.0 - 102.0%
WATER
4.5 - 5.5%
HEAVY METALS
20ppm max
MELTING POINT
79 C min
Antiseptic agent is a substance which kills or inhibits the growth of
disease-causing bacteria and other microorganisms. It is essentially nontoxic to
to be applied to the skin or mucous membranes. (Disinfectant including cresol,
bleaching powder, and phenol is in general toxic to cells of the body). Common
antiseptic agents are Benzalkonium Chloride, Cetrimide, Chlorhexidine,
Hexachlorophene, Iodine Compounds, Mercury Compounds (Thimerosol), Alcohol and
Hydrogen Peroxide, Hexamine Hippurate, Triclosan, Cetylpyridinium Chloride, And
Dequalinium. Other substances which can be used for antiseptic purpose include
Boric acid and volatile oils such as Methyl Salicylate.
Hexachlorophene and
Benzalkonium Chloride are used primarily in hand or face washes. Benzalkonium
Chloride must not be applied to areas which have not been fully rinsed as it is
inactivated by organic compounds. Benzalkonium application many include
disinfecting instruments and preservativing drugs in low concentration form.
Iodine compounds have the widest spectrum of antiinfectives against
bacteria, fungi, spores, protozoa, viruses, and yeasts. Aqueous iodine are less
effective than alcoholic solutions, but alcoholic component is drying and
irritating to abraided skin. Povidone iodine is convenient to use as it is less
irritating, but not as effective.
Chlorhexidine is used as a safe antiseptic
or disinfectant to apply to prevent body infection and in oral rinses for
treating sore gums and mouth ulcers and preventing plaque on teeth. It is used
in the form of acetate, gluconate or hydrochloride, either alone or in
combination with others such as cetrimide.
Cetrimide is an antiseptic
agent with detergent properties. It has the wide spectrum of antiinfectives
against bacteria and fungi. It is used as an ingredient of shampoos for treating
seborrhoea and psoriasis. A very dilute solution can be applied topically for
the relief of sore gums.
Hippuric Acid, an amino acid glycine, is
excreted from the body and is used in urinary system drugs. Hexamine hippurates
is helpful for preventing and treating infections of the urinary system; it acts
by being transformed to formaldehyde.
Triclosan is a very popular
antibacterial agent. It is used in hospitals for cleansing and disinfecting the
skin of patients and surgeons. It is used in cosmetics, household goods and
personal care products. It is also used in plastics and textiles for
antibacterial activity purpose.
Cetylpyridinium chloride is used in oral
rinses for cleaning mouth and treating minor throat or mouth infections and
teething problems.
Dequalinium chloride is antiinfectives against
bacteria and fungi. It is used in treating bacterial or fungal infections of
mouth and throat.
