Ingredient record

Hypochlorous Acid

Status

Not listed in the restriction annexes

In brief

Hypochlorous acid is a chlorine-based compound formed when chlorine dissolves in water. In cosmetics it is used for its oxidising properties, and is included in formulations aimed at reducing excess oiliness of the skin and controlling body odour.

Appears in

1 catalogue product

Regulatory fields from the EU glossary and the annexes to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. Nothing on this page can be edited by visitors. Report an error with this record