Oxalic Acid
A cosmetic ingredient used as chelating in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Oxalic acid
What does it do?
Oxalic Acid is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Chelating
binds metal ions to prevent them from interfering with formulation stability
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Oxalic Acid is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 3). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Oxalic Acid?
Oxalic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Oxalic acid
Is Oxalic Acid allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Oxalic Acid is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Oxalic Acid do in cosmetic products?
Oxalic Acid is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: chelating.
What is the CAS number of Oxalic Acid?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Oxalic Acid is 144-62-7.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010