Chloroacetic Acid
Chloroacetic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a keratolytic agent. It is used in 6 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.
| INCI name | CHLOROACETIC ACID |
| Function | KERATOLYTIC |
| CAS number | 79-11-8 |
| EC number | 201-178-4 |
| Prevalence | 6 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Monthly searches | 1,000 |
Used in
Facial Treatments 50%Body Treatments 16.7%Body Washes 16.7%Face Cleansers 16.7%
Frequently asked
- What does Chloroacetic Acid do in skincare?
- Chloroacetic Acid functions as a keratolytic agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Chloroacetic Acid?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially facial treatments (50% of its uses).
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