Sodium Formate
Sodium Formate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a preservative agent. It is used in 6 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | SODIUM FORMATE |
| Function | PRESERVATIVE |
| CAS number | 141-53-7 |
| EC number | 205-488-0 |
| Prevalence | 6 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 1,300 |
Used in
Shampoos 83.3%Hair Serums 16.7%
Frequently asked
- What does Sodium Formate do in skincare?
- Sodium Formate functions as a preservative agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Sodium Formate 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 Formate?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (83.3% of its uses).
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