buffering agent

Acid Fumaric

Buffering agent, pH adjuster, fragrance ingredient
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Buffering agent, pH adjuster, fragrance ingredient

Purpose

Function

Buffering agent, pH adjuster, fragrance ingredient
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationnone
MoSadequate
NOAEL1200 mg/kg
ConcernNone
Verdict

Safe pH-buffering and fragrance ingredient with endogenous status. CIR 2009 safety assessment supports safe use. GRAS food status, no EU restrictions, non-irritating, non-sensitizing, negative genotoxicity.

US Note

GRAS under 21 CFR 172.350 and FEMA GRAS as flavoring. No FDA cosmetic restrictions. CIR 2009 final safety assessment on file.

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

Category
buffering agent
Updated
Apr 23, 2026

No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.