Colgate-Palmolive is a publicly owned American multinational consumer products company founded in 1806. Headquartered in the United States, it employs approximately 28,480 people. The company offers a wide range of household, health care, personal care, and veterinary products. Colgate-Palmolive's product portfolio includes well-known brands such as Colgate toothpaste, Palmolive dish soap, and Irish Spring body wash. The company operates in over 200 countries and territories, making it one of the largest consumer products companies in the world.