Ingredient record

Galactaric Acid

Status

Not listed in the restriction annexes

In brief

Galactaric acid (also called mucic acid) is an acid derived from sugars such as galactose. In cosmetic products it acts as a chelating agent, binding trace metal ions in a formulation to help keep the product stable.

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0 catalogue products

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