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    Dehydroacetic Acid

    Found in 51 products at MEGATAN.

    What it does

    • Preservative

    Function as classified in the European Commission's cosmetic ingredient inventory.

    Identity

    INCI nameDehydroacetic Acid
    Chemical name3-Acetyl-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2,4(3H)-dione
    CAS number520-45-6 / 771-03-9 / 16807-48-0
    EC number208-293-9 / 212-227-4 / -

    MEGATAN products containing Dehydroacetic Acid

    Showing 36 of 51.

    Often formulated alongside

    Identity and function from the European Commission CosIng inventory (snapshot dated 15 February 2016). Product ingredient lists are taken from the manufacturer declarations MEGATAN holds for each product.

    This page describes what an ingredient is and what it does in a formula. It is not safety or medical advice. If you have a known allergy or sensitivity, read the full ingredient list on the product page and patch test before use.

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