Formic acid, sodium formate in EU cosmetics: Annex V, entry 14
Formic acid, sodium formate: the maximum concentration in ready for use preparation is 0,5 % (as acid). Annex V, entry 14, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated 18 May 2026.
- Annex
- V: List of preservatives allowed in cosmetic products
- Reference number
- 14
- Chemical name/INN
- Formic acid and its sodium salt
- Name of Common Ingredients Glossary
- Formic acid, sodium formate
- CAS number
- 64-18-6, 141-53-7
- EC number
- 200-579-1, 205-488-0
- Version
- Consolidated version of 18 May 2026
- Official source
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated text
Official wording: restrictions
- Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation: 0,5 % (as acid)
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