Formic Acid
Formic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a fragrance, preservative agent. It is used in 28 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 319 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | FORMIC ACID |
| Function | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, PH ADJUSTERS |
| CAS number | 64-18-6 |
| EC number | 200-579-1 |
| Prevalence | 28 products (0.03% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 319 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 14,800 |
Used in
Shampoos 32.1%Mousse & Foam 28.6%Body Washes 17.9%Styling Creams & Sprays 10.7%Hand Soaps 3.6%Scalp Treatments 3.6%
Frequently asked
- What does Formic Acid do in skincare?
- Formic Acid functions as a fragrance, preservative agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Formic Acid?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (32.1% of its uses).
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