Sebacic Acid
A cosmetic ingredient used as buffering in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Decanedioic acid
What does it do?
Sebacic Acid is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
-
Buffering
stabilises the pH of a product
EU regulatory status
Sebacic 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 Sebacic Acid?
Sebacic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Decanedioic acid
Is Sebacic Acid allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sebacic Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sebacic Acid do in cosmetic products?
Sebacic Acid is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: buffering.
What is the CAS number of Sebacic Acid?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sebacic Acid is 111-20-6.
Related ingredients
Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010