A nature-identical aromatic acid used as a preservative and deodorising active in cosmetics, providing antimicrobial protection in skin and hair care formulations, often together with its salts.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C8H8O3
- Grades
- cosmetictechnical
- Packaging
- 25 kg fibre drum · 1 kg foil bag · 100 kg drum
- Synonyms
- anisic acid · p-anisic acid · 4-methoxybenzoic acid · draconic acid · 100-09-4
- Appearance
- White to off-white crystalline powder
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
- Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.
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