Humectant

Sodium Malate

INCI: SODIUM MALATE
CAS 676-46-0 (disodium salt); 58214-38-3 (monosodium) EC 261-169-6
Butanedioic acid, hydroxy-, monosodium salt
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Humectant, Skin Conditioning, pH Adjuster
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Butanedioic acid, hydroxy-, monosodium salt

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
676-46-0 (disodium salt); 58214-38-3 (monosodium)
EC Number
261-169-6
INCI
SODIUM MALATE
Category
Humectant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026