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pH Adjuster

SEBACIC ACID

CAS 111-20-6 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A 10-carbon dicarboxylic acid used as a pH buffer or polymer precursor. Safe at cosmetic use levels with only mild irritation when undiluted.

Function

BUFFERING

Skin benefits

  • Buffer / pH adjuster
  • Polyamide-precursor with safe profile
  • Used in sustained-release systems

Known concerns

  • Mild skin/eye irritation undiluted
  • Acid pH if not neutralised
  • Limited cosmetic-specific dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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