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INCI name

SODIUM ANISATE

Sodium anisate

AntimicrobialFragranceFlavouringpH adjusterreviewed

The sodium salt of p-anisic acid, with antimicrobial and fragrance functions.

What it is

Sodium anisate is the sodium salt of p-anisic acid, a compound also found in anise. CosIng lists it as an antimicrobial, fragrance, flavouring and pH-adjusting ingredient.

Where it is used

Used in creams, cleansers, toners and natural cosmetics, often together with other antimicrobial ingredients such as sodium levulinate.

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 which of its functions it serves in a particular product.

Functions

Antimicrobial
Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
Flavouring
Imparting taste and/or flavour to a cosmetic product.
pH adjuster
Controlling the pH of cosmetic products.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (174)

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