Allowed in EU

Propane Tricarboxylic Acid

A cosmetic ingredient used as buffering, chelating in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid

What does it do?

Propane Tricarboxylic Acid is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

Buffering
stabilises the pH of a product
Chelating
binds metal ions to prevent them from interfering with formulation stability

EU regulatory status

Propane Tricarboxylic Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Propane Tricarboxylic Acid?

Propane Tricarboxylic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid

Is Propane Tricarboxylic Acid allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Propane Tricarboxylic Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Propane Tricarboxylic Acid do in cosmetic products?

Propane Tricarboxylic Acid is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: buffering, chelating.

What is the CAS number of Propane Tricarboxylic Acid?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Propane Tricarboxylic Acid is 99-14-9 / 51750-56-2.

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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