Ingredient
Sodium Acetate
Sodium ethanoate
Acetic acid sodium salt
What it is
The sodium salt of acetic acid, used as a buffer and mild preservative-system component in cosmetics.
How it works
Helps control pH and provides a mild antimicrobial environment in the formula.
What it does
Preservative
Buffering
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.