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Colgate-Palmolive is a multinational company specializing in personal care products, including oral care, skin care, deodorants, and disinfectants . The company was founded by William Colgate in 1806 and is headquartered in New York City, United States . Colgate-Palmolive is a joint-stock company and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the stock symbol "CL" .
The company owns several well-known brands, such as Colgate (toothpaste), Palmolive, Irish Spring, Science Diet, Darlie, Mennen, Kolynos, Speed Stick, Softsoap, Teen Spirit (deodorant), Sanex, and Protex International . Colgate-Palmolive also operates subsidiaries such as Hill's Pet Nutrition, Colgate (toothpaste), and Science Diet .
The current CEO of Colgate-Palmolive is Noel Wallace, who succeeded former CEO Ian M. Cook . The company's legal name is Colgate-Palmolive Co. and it is incorporated in Delaware .
Colgate-Palmolive has a strong online presence, with official accounts on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube . The company's official website is http://colgatepalmolive.com .
The company has been granted 173 patents and competes with other major personal care product manufacturers such as Procter & Gamble and Kimberly-Clark .
