Sodium Acetate

Sodium Acetate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a buffering, fragrance agent. It is used in 126 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 563 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameSODIUM ACETATE
FunctionBUFFERING, FRAGRANCE
CAS number127-09-3
EC number204-823-8
Prevalence126 products (0.14% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Scientific studies563 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches14,800

Used in

Shampoos 18.3%Face Cleansers 15.1%Serums 12.7%Setting Spray & Powders 5.6%Makeup Removers 4%Gel, Pomade & Wax 3.2%

Frequently asked

What does Sodium Acetate do in skincare?
Sodium Acetate functions as a buffering, fragrance agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Sodium Acetate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially shampoos (18.3% of its uses).

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