This entry shows data from the EU CosIng database. An editorial description has not been written and reviewed yet.
Functions
- Chelating
- Forming complexes with metal ions which could affect the stability and/or appearance of cosmetics.
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
- Plasticiser
- Softening and making supple synthetic polumers that otherwise could not be easily deformed, spread or worked out.
- Solvent
- Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).
EU regulation
EU · Annex III, entry 3Oxalic acid, its esters and alkaline salts
- Product type
- Hair products
- Maximum concentration
- 5%
- Conditions and warnings
- For professional use only
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223