Sodium Usnate
INCI: SODIUM USNATE
CAS 39012-86-7 / 34769-44-3 (D/L isomers) EC 254-248-1 / 252-204-6
2,6-Diacetyl-7,9-dihydroxy-8,9b-dimethyldibenzofuran-1,3(2H,9bH)-dione, sodium salt
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose
Function
Antimicrobial, antiseborrhoeic (sodium salt of usnic acid, a lichen-derived dibenzofuran)
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details
Description
2,6-Diacetyl-7,9-dihydroxy-8,9b-dimethyldibenzofuran-1,3(2H,9bH)-dione, sodium salt
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