"Low penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Natural, Synthetic
- Other languages: Acid sorbic, Acide sorbique, Acido sorbico, Kwas sorbowy, Kyselina sorbová, Sorbik asit, Sorbinezuur, Sorbinska kiselina, Sorbinsäure, Szorbinsav, Ácido sórbico, Сорбинова киселина, Сорбинска киселина, חומצה סורבית, حمض السوربيك, ソルビン酸, 소르빈산
- INCI name: SORBIC ACID
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 203-768-7
- Food additive: E200
- Classification: Regulated, Preservative
- Organic-compatible (COSMOS Reference)
Namely
Sorbic acid is a preservative used in cosmetics and food (under the name E200). It is present in its natural state in the bays of the Sorbier des oiseaux (Sorbus aucuparia L., hence its name), from which it was isolated. It is authorized in organic.
Restriction in Europe:
V/4
The maximum concentration allowed in ready-to-use cosmetic preparations is 0.6%.
The maximum concentration allowed in ready-to-use cosmetic preparations is 0.6%.
Its functions (INCI)
- Masking : Reduces or inhibits the odor or basic taste of the product
- Preservative : Inhibits the development of microorganisms in cosmetic products.
This ingredient is present in 3.29% of cosmetics.
