A hydroxamic acid used as a chelating preservative booster in cosmetics that controls microbial growth across a broad pH range, often paired with glycols in preservative systems.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C8H17NO2
- Grades
- cosmetic
- Packaging
- 25 kg carton
- Synonyms
- caprylhydroxamic acid · CHA · octanohydroxamic acid · N-hydroxyoctanamide · 7377-03-9
- Appearance
- White to off-white 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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