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pH Adjuster

DISODIUM ITACONATE

CAS 5363-69-9 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Disodium salt of itaconic acid used as a mild pH adjuster and chelator. Generally well tolerated; itaconic-acid class has no major safety flags.

Function

BUFFERING

Skin benefits

  • pH adjuster
  • Chelating support
  • Mild skin conditioning

Known concerns

  • Possible mild skin irritation at high %
  • Limited cosmetic dossier
  • Bio-based but processing residues vary

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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