Sodium Fumarate
A cosmetic ingredient used as buffering in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium-hydrogen fumarate
What does it do?
Sodium Fumarate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Buffering
stabilises the pH of a product
EU regulatory status
Sodium Fumarate 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 Sodium Fumarate?
Sodium Fumarate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium-hydrogen fumarate
Is Sodium Fumarate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Fumarate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Fumarate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Fumarate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: buffering.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Fumarate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Fumarate is 5873-57-4 / 7704-73-6.
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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