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INCI name : Benzoic acid

Name read on the label : Benzoic acid

English name : Benzoic Acid

General data

Origin : Synthetic

CAS nbr : 65-85-0

CTFA nbr : 268

EINECS/ELINCS nbr : 200-618-2

FUNCTIONS

  • Preservative
    A preservative inhibits the development of micro-organisms in cosmetic products.
  • Buffering Agent
    A family of cosmetics ingredients. A buffering agent is used to stabilise ou adjust the pH of a cosmetic product.
  • Masking
  • Fragrance Ingredient

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KNOWN DATA TO-DATE


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REGULATORY DATA


May be used in all types of cosmetic products.

Rinse-off products, except oral products
Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation (finished cosmetic product)
• 2.5%.

Oral products
Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation (finished cosmetic product)
• 1.7%.

Leave-on products
Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation (finished cosmetic product)
• 0.5%
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