"Strong penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Synthetic
- Other languages: Acid formic, Acide méthanoïque ou Acide Formique, Acido formico, Ameisensäure, Formik asit, Hangyasav, Kwas mrówkowy, Kyselina mravenčí, Kyselina mravčia, Mierenzuur, Mravlja kiselina, Ácido fórmico, Мравчена киселина, Мравља киселина, חומצת פורמי, حمض الفورميك, ギ酸, 개미산
- INCI name: FORMIC ACID
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 200-579-1
- Food additive: E236
- Classification: Suspected endocrine disruptor, Regulated, Preservative
Namely
Formic acid is used in cosmetics as a preservative. It is also used in food under the name E236.
Restriction in Europe:
V/14
The maximum concentration allowed in ready-to-use cosmetic preparations is 0,5% (in acid).
The maximum concentration allowed in ready-to-use cosmetic preparations is 0,5% (in acid).
Its functions (INCI)
- 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 0.26% of cosmetics.
Products that contains it
