"Low penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Synthetic
- Other languages: Acid dehidroacetic, Acide déhydroacétique, Acido deidroacetico, Dehidroasetik asit, Dehidroecetsav, Dehidrooctena kiselina, Dehydroazijnzuur, Dehydroessigsäure, Kwas dehydrooctowy, Kyselina dehydrooctová, Ácido deshidroacético, Ácido desidroacético, Дехидрооцетна киселина, Дехидросирћетна киселина, חומצה דהידדרואצטית, حمض الهيدرو أسيتيك, デヒドロ酢酸, 탈수초산
- INCI name: DEHYDROACETIC ACID
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 208-293-9 / 212-227-4 / -
- Food additive: E265
- Classification: Regulated, Preservative
- Organic-compatible (COSMOS Reference)
Namely
Dehydroacetic acid is used in cosmetics as a preservative for its fungicidal and bactericidal actions. It is used under the name E265 in food. As it is biodegradable, this chemical does not pose a problem for the environment, and the health risks remain quite low. Note, however, that the compound is prohibited in aerosol type sprays. Dehydroacetic acid is authorized in Bio.
Restriction in Europe:
V/13
The maximum concentration allowed in ready-to-use cosmetic preparations is
0.6% (in acid).
It is forbidden to use it in aerosol type sprays
The maximum concentration allowed in ready-to-use cosmetic preparations is
0.6% (in acid).
It is forbidden to use it in aerosol type sprays
Its functions (INCI)
- Preservative : Inhibits the development of microorganisms in cosmetic products.
This ingredient is present in 5.74% of cosmetics.
Products that contains it
