Cosmetic Ingredient

Adipic Acid

INCI: ADIPIC ACID
CAS 124-04-9 EC 204-673-3
Adipic acid
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Adipic acid

Purpose

Function

Buffering
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
NOAEL5 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Flags
epa_safer_alternativefda_food_additive
Verdict

FDA GRAS with adequate margin of safety; CIR Expert Panel concluded safe at current use levels despite potential for ocular and skin irritation at high concentrations.

US Note

FDA GRAS; CIR Expert Panel concluded safe in present practices of use and concentration

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
124-04-9
EC Number
204-673-3
INCI
ADIPIC ACID
Category
Cosmetic Ingredient
Updated
Apr 2, 2026