Características
- INCI
- Benzoic Acid
- CAS
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65-85-0
Este es el número de sustancia en el registro del Chemical Abstracts Service. El número CAS identifica de forma exclusiva una sustancia independientemente del idioma, el nombre comercial o los sinónimos.
- EC
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200-618-2
Este es el número de sustancia en el sistema europeo de identificación química (número CE), que se utiliza en las bases de datos regulatorias europeas, incluida la ECHA / CosIng.
- IUPAC
- Benzoic Acid
- Funciones
- bulking, masking, preservative
- Restricción de la UE.
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V/1
Estado reglamentario de la UE: uso restringido. El ingrediente está permitido en los cosméticos de la UE, pero su uso y etiquetado están regulados.
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Descripción
Benzoic Acid is a naturally occurring organic acid that’s widely used in cosmetics as a preservative and pH adjuster. In formulas, its main job is to help keep products fresh by slowing the growth of microbes, which can extend shelf life and support product stability. You’ll often see it paired with other preservatives rather than used alone, because it works best in acidic formulas and is usually part of a broader preservation system.
For skin and hair, benzoic acid doesn’t act like a treatment ingredient, but it can still be useful indirectly by helping formulas stay safe and effective over time. It’s commonly found in cleansers, creams, lotions, and some hair products. People who prefer simpler, more naturally derived preservative options may appreciate it, especially in Ecocert-style formulations. That said, as with many acids and preservatives, very sensitive skin may find it a bit irritating in some products, particularly if the formula is already low in pH.
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