Fact Sheet: Formic Acid.

INCI name:   Formic Acid

Function:   Preservative, masking agent, pH adjuster.

Origin:   Synthetic.

Concentration allowed by the EU regulation:   Up to 0.5% (as acid) in finished cosmetic products.

Where to find it / Where they are found?:   Shampoos, shower gels/creams, liquid soaps, hair dyes, face serums, eye creams.

Health risks:   Suspected endocrine disruptor, potential irritant, toxic by inhalation.

Environmental risks:   /

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Additional information:   Also used as a food additive (E236).