Formic acid (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Formic acid

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Formic acid is the international designation for formic acid. Formic acid is used in diluted solution in cosmetic formulations as a preservative (inhibits the development of microorganisms in cosmetic products and preserves them).

The general conditions for preservatives which may be used in cosmetics are defined in the EC Cosmetics Regulation (1223/2009) Annex V.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020