Ingredients

PROPIONIC ACID

CAS number: 79-09-4
"Low penalty" in all categories.
  • Other language: Acide propanoïque
  • INCI name: PROPIONIC ACID
  • EINECS/ELINCS number: 201-176-3
  • Food additive: E280
  • Classification: Regulated, Preservative
  • Organic-compatible (COSMOS Reference)
Restriction in Europe: V/2
The maximum concentration allowed in ready-to-use cosmetic preparations is 2%.
Its functions (INCI)
  • Antimicrobial : Helps slowing the growth of micro-organisms on the skin and counteracts the development of microbes
  • Masking : Reduces or inhibits the odor or basic taste of the product
  • Preservative : Inhibits the development of microorganisms in cosmetic products.
  • Ph adjusters : Controlling the pH of cosmetic products.
This ingredient is present in 0.01% of cosmetics.

Product that contains it

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