What is it?
2,3,4,5-Tetrahydroxypentanoic acid
What does it do?
Ribonic Acid is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
EU regulatory status
Ribonic 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 Ribonic Acid?
Ribonic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2,3,4,5-Tetrahydroxypentanoic acid
Is Ribonic Acid allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ribonic Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ribonic Acid do in cosmetic products?
Ribonic Acid is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: buffering, chelating.
What is the CAS number of Ribonic Acid?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ribonic Acid is 17812-24-7.
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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