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INCI name

2,6-DICARBOXYPYRIDINE

Dipicolinic acid

Chelatingreviewed

A pyridine dicarboxylic acid used as a chelating agent.

What it is

2,6-Dicarboxypyridine (pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid, also called dipicolinic acid) is a pyridine ring carrying two carboxylic acid groups. CosIng lists it as a chelating agent, which binds metal ions in the formula.

Where it is used

Found in a limited range of products, such as some hair care and skin care products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The label does not show the concentration used or whether the ingredient is present as the acid or as a salt.

Functions

Chelating
Forming complexes with metal ions which could affect the stability and/or appearance of cosmetics.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (19)

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