Sodium Hydroxide

Rating:neutral

INCI name

  • SODIUM HYDROXIDE,

Alternative names

  • Natriumhydroxid,
  • natrii hydroxidum,
  • ätznatron,
  • E 524,
  • Natrium Causticum,
  • Soda, Kaustische,
  • sodium Hydroxid,
  • Naoh,
  • Lye,
  • Sodium Hydroxyde,

Origin

  • mineral,

Definition

  • Acid/alkaline regulation,

INCI function

  • buffering,
  • denaturing,

Substance category

No information available

Characteristics

  • stabilizes the pH-value of cosmetic products
  • makes cosmetic substances inedible
  • Aggressive material

CAS-No.

  • 1310-73-2,

EINECS/EILINCS-No.

  • 215-185-5,

Studies, literature and statements

Springer Lexikon Kosmetik, page 511

Buffering agent, denaturant. Aggressive substance.

Kosmetik-Inhaltsstoffe A-Z, page 198

pH regulating agent.

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