AXIA CHEM supplies high-purity Cetylpyridinium Chloride Monohydrate, also known as CPC Monohydrate, with COA and SDS documentation support. It is a quaternary ammonium compound with cationic surface-active properties, used in oral care and personal care formulation development, antimicrobial systems, disinfectant raw materials, cationic surfactant applications and research.
AXIA CHEM is the international trading brand operated by Huateng Innovation International Trade Co., Limited, supported by our mainland China production base Hefei Suonuo New Material Technology Co., Ltd. We focus on quaternary ammonium compounds, cationic surfactants, phase transfer catalysts and specialty chemical ingredients, and support customers across the Middle East and international markets.
Product Information
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Cetylpyridinium Chloride Monohydrate |
| Synonyms | CPC Monohydrate; Cetylpyridinium Chloride Hydrate |
| CAS No. | 6004-24-6 |
| Category | Quaternary Ammonium Compound / Cationic Surfactant |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Assay | 98.0–102.0% or customised specification on request |
| Documents | COA, SDS and TDS available |
| Packing | 25 kg fiber drum or customised packing |
| Origin | China |
| Supplier | AXIA CHEM / Huateng Innovation International Trade Co., Limited |
Applications
Oral care formulation development. CPC is well known in oral care research and may be evaluated in mouthwash, oral rinse, toothpaste and oral spray formulations for its cationic antimicrobial potential.
Personal care formulations. Considered where cationic surfactant or antimicrobial properties are required — by personal-care developers, cosmetic OEM factories and formulation laboratories.
Antimicrobial formulations. As a quaternary ammonium compound, CPC may be evaluated in industrial, household or specialty antimicrobial systems.
Disinfectant raw materials. Used as a raw material in selected disinfectant and hygiene-related formulation development.
Cationic surfactant systems. Belongs to the quaternary ammonium family; often compared with cetyltrimethylammonium salts, benzalkonium chloride and other cationic surfactants.
Research and trial production. Suitable for laboratory research, formulation screening and small-batch evaluation; available in 100 g, 500 g, 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg quantities.
Key Quality Parameters Buyers Evaluate
When evaluating CPC Monohydrate for formulation development, buyers usually focus on:
- Assay — confirm whether it is calculated as monohydrate or on an anhydrous basis
- Water content — CPC monohydrate contains crystal water; a key parameter for product form and consistency
- Appearance — white to off-white crystalline powder; colour change or visible impurities may indicate quality issues
- Solubility — important for oral care and formulation systems
- Free amines and ammonium salts — useful process-quality and impurity indicators
- pH — for compatibility with the target formulation system
- Heavy metals — commonly requested by personal-care and oral-care buyers
- Residual solvents — indicates production process cleanliness
- Microbial limits — often required before commercial evaluation
- Related impurities — such as free pyridine or other process-related impurities
Additional testing can be arranged on request.
Monohydrate vs Anhydrous — an Important Distinction
Buyers should distinguish CPC Monohydrate from anhydrous Cetylpyridinium Chloride: the CAS number, water content and assay calculation basis differ between the two forms. Always confirm the hydrate form and assay basis against our COA before ordering.
Cetylpyridinium Chloride in the Middle East Market
Demand for cationic antimicrobial ingredients has grown across the Middle East and GCC, driven by an expanding personal-care, oral-care and hygiene sector. CPC is one of the cationic compounds evaluated by regional formulators and disinfectant blenders. Oral-care and disinfectant products are regulated differently across markets — some as cosmetics, others as OTC or biocidal products — so regional buyers should confirm the applicable product category and any registration requirements before commercial use.
Documentation and Quality Support
AXIA CHEM can provide a Certificate of Analysis, Safety Data Sheet, Technical Data Sheet, product specification and packing information, with third-party testing support on request. Additional items such as assay, water content, pH, heavy metals, residual solvents, microbial limits, free amines and related impurities can be arranged according to customer requirements.
Shipping and Handling
CPC Monohydrate should be handled by trained personnel with suitable protective equipment, and stored in tightly closed containers in a dry, well-ventilated place. Based on available SDS information, the product may be classified as a hazardous chemical for transportation; please confirm shipping requirements before ordering samples or commercial quantities.
Why Choose AXIA CHEM
We help international buyers source reliable quaternary ammonium compounds from China with practical documentation, responsive communication and flexible order quantities — backed by our own mainland China production base. Our support includes high-purity supply, COA and SDS availability, flexible sample and commercial orders, customised testing, and English documentation and export service through a Hong Kong trading platform.
Related range: Quaternary Ammonium Salts · Phase Transfer Catalysts · Specialty Fine Chemicals
For price, samples, COA, SDS or technical documents, contact our team.
Regulatory disclaimer: This product is supplied for research, formulation development, industrial and non-regulated applications. Final suitability for pharmaceutical, oral care, cosmetic, food-contact or biocidal applications shall be verified by the buyer according to local regulations. AXIA CHEM does not claim that this product is FDA approved, USP/EP certified, GMP grade or approved for any specific regulated end use unless otherwise confirmed in writing with supporting documentation.
