Sodium Bisulfate
Sodium Bisulfate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a buffering agent. It is used in 2 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 131 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | SODIUM BISULFATE |
| Function | BUFFERING |
| CAS number | 7681-38-1 |
| EC number | 231-665-7 |
| Prevalence | 2 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 131 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 6,600 |
Used in
Facial Treatments 50%Prescription 50%
Frequently asked
- What does Sodium Bisulfate do in skincare?
- Sodium Bisulfate functions as a buffering agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Sodium Bisulfate allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Sodium Bisulfate?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially facial treatments (50% of its uses).
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