MALEIC ACID

CautionpH_adjuster

An acid used as a pH adjuster or chelating agent, can be irritating in high concentrations.

Regulatory Info

Status: Approved

Restrictions: 2-Butenedioic acid (2Z)-

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Related Ingredients

Acetate
OK
A salt or ester of acetic acid, can be used as a solvent or pH adjuster.
ACETIC ACID
OK
pH adjuster that can also have mild exfoliating properties.
ACID (CITRIC ACID)
OK
pH adjuster and mild exfoliant.
acide ciique
OK
Likely a misspelling of 'acide citrique' (citric acid), used as a pH adjuster.
acide citrique
OK
The French name for Citric Acid, used as a pH adjuster and antioxidant.
ACIDE CITRIQUE ACIDE ASCORBIQUE
Good
Citric acid is a pH adjuster and exfoliant; Ascorbic acid is Vitamin C, an antioxidant.