PROPIONIC ACID cosmetic ingredient

Description

Propionic Acid is the organic acid that conforms to the formula:

CAS# code (Chemical Abstracts Service)

79-09-4

EC# code (European Community)

201-176-3

The functions of the cosmetic ingredient

ANTIMICROBIAL : Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.

FRAGRANCE : Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.

PRESERVATIVE : Exclusively or mainly intended to inhibit the development of micro-organisms in the cosmetic product. All authorised preservatives are substances in the positive list of Annex V to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.

pH ADJUSTERS : Controlling the pH of cosmetic products.