"Low penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Synthetic
- Other languages: Dihidroacetato sódico, Déhydroacétate de sodium
- INCI name: SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 224-580-1
- Food additive: E266
- Classification: Regulated, Preservative
- Bio-compatible (COSMOS Reference)
Namely
Sodium dehydroacetate is a preservative used in cosmetics for its antimicrobial properties. Although the ingredient seems to pose few health problems, note however that its concentration is limited (see below) and is prohibited in aerosol spray products. It 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 2.56% of cosmetics.
