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Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Preservatives are used to prevent the growth of bacteria and mold in products. They are typically used in cosmetic products to help extend the shelf life of the product.
Explained
Dehydroacetic Acid is a synthetic preservative that keeps your products safe from microbes.
As an organic acid, it penetrates microbial cell walls and disrupts cellular metabolism. This makes it effective against bacteria, yeast, and mold.
It is effective at low concentrations (<0.6%). Clinical studies have found it to be non-irritating, non-sensitizing, and non-photosensitizing.
See all 4,207 products with Dehydroacetic Acid
Users who like it
81%
Users who avoid it
19%
What it does
Preservative
Tending to preserve or capable of preserving.
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
3.2%
Top categories
Makeup
Moisturizers
Cleansers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
0%
References
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
33185
INCI Name
DEHYDROACETIC ACID
INN Name
dehydroacetic acid
EC #
 208-293-9 / 212-227-4 / -
All Functions
Preservative
