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Preservative

P-ANISIC ACID

CAS 100-09-4
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A naturally occurring phenolic acid (also found in anise) used as a gentle preservative booster. Well-tolerated in low-pH formulas.

Function

FRAGRANCE

Skin benefits

  • Natural-derived preservative booster
  • Antimicrobial at low pH
  • Plant-origin alternative to parabens

Known concerns

  • Mild eye-irritation potential
  • Requires acidic pH to be effective

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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