Disodium Tartrate

INCI: DISODIUM TARTRATE

CAS Number
868-18-8 (anhydrous); 6106-24-7 (dihydrate)
Function
Buffering agent, chelating/sequestering agent, pH control
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) as direct food ingredient; no cosmetic restriction under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

No significant safety concerns. Natural origin (wine production byproduct). Used at low concentrations as a buffering agent.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disodium Tartrate safe in cosmetics?

No significant safety concerns. Natural origin (wine production byproduct). Used at low concentrations as a buffering agent. The EU classifies Disodium Tartrate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Disodium Tartrate allowed in the EU?

Disodium Tartrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Disodium Tartrate do in cosmetics?

Disodium Tartrate functions as: Buffering agent, chelating/sequestering agent, pH control. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 868-18-8 (anhydrous); 6106-24-7 (dihydrate).

What is the Margin of Safety for Disodium Tartrate?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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