INCI name

SODIUM ACETATE

Sodium acetate

The sodium salt of acetic acid, used as a buffer.

What it is

Sodium acetate is the sodium salt of acetic acid. CosIng lists it as buffering and fragrance.

Where it is used

Appears in creams, cleansers, hair care and bath products to help keep the pH stable.

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 (67)

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