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Sorbic Acid
Sorbic Acid
A gentle preservative (also used in food) that mainly guards against mold and yeast — works best in lower-pH formulas.
What it does
Sorbic acid, and its salt potassium sorbate, are gentle preservatives effective mainly against mold and yeast. Sorbic acid works best at lower pH and is often combined with other preservatives for full coverage.
The EU’s ingredient database lists it as a preservative (holds back germs in the product).European Commission, CosIng (© European Union, CC BY 4.0) · uses put in plain words by Drop ↗
Also known as
potassium sorbate (salt)
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