INGREDIENT
Acetic Acid
pH Adjuster; Solvent; Antimicrobial Agent
Approved
Concentrated or strongly acidic solutions can cause skin burns, eye damage, or respiratory irritation. Properly diluted cosmetic concentrations generally present a low toxicity risk.
Found in
0
Approved Products
Also known as
2
Synonyms
Function
Controls pH and may support product preservation or hair-smoothing effects.
Safety Meter
Approved
Evidence Level
Strong
CAS Number
64-19-7
Category
pH Adjuster; Solvent; Antimicrobial Agent
Function
Controls pH and may support product preservation or hair-smoothing effects.
Evidence Level
Strong
Status
Approved
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
Concentrated or strongly acidic solutions can cause skin burns, eye damage, or respiratory irritation. Properly diluted cosmetic concentrations generally present a low toxicity risk.
What it does
Controls pH and may support product preservation or hair-smoothing effects.
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.