"Strong penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Synthetic
- Other language: Acide méthanoïque ou Acide Formique
- 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 0.27% of cosmetics.
