INCI name

ACETIC ACID

Acetic acid

The organic acid of vinegar, used to adjust pH.

What it is

Acetic Acid is a simple organic acid, best known as the main acid in vinegar. CosIng lists it for buffering and fragrance.

Where it is used

Used in small amounts to adjust pH in hair rinses, shampoos, toners and creams, and in some hair dye 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.

Functions

Buffering: Stabilising the pH of an aqueous medium in a narrow range even if an acid or base is added. Altering and/or maintaining a cosmetic product's pH at the desired level.
Fragrance: Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (90)

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