Pelargonic Acid

Pelargonic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 3 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI namePELARGONIC ACID
FunctionCLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING
CAS number112-05-0
EC number203-931-2
Prevalence3 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches480

Used in

Exfoliators 33.3%Oils 33.3%Serums 33.3%

Frequently asked

What does Pelargonic Acid do in skincare?
Pelargonic Acid functions as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Pelargonic Acid?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially exfoliators (33.3% of its uses).

Manufacturers with experience using Pelargonic Acid

Match with vetted US contract manufacturers that have hands-on experience formulating with this ingredient.