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Octenidine Hcl
Octenidine Hcl
Moderate concern
Octenidine HCl is a regulated topical antimicrobial drug, not a food ingredient. It can cause local irritation and has not been evaluated for ingestion or systemic safety.
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What it is
Octenidine dihydrochloride is a cationic bispyridine antiseptic used in skin and wound antiseptics and oral care.
Not a food ingredient; a topical antiseptic active.
Why it's flagged
- local irritation on exposure
- not evaluated for ingestion or systemic safety
What regulators actually say
"Octenidine dihydrochloride is a cationic surfactant and bispyridine antiseptic with broad antimicrobial activity used for skin, mucous membrane, and wound antisepsis."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Not approved as a food ingredient; topical antiseptic in some formulations
European Union — EFSA
Authorized as a biocide; not a food additive
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