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Preservative

SODIUM ANISATE

CAS 536-45-8
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

Sodium salt of anisic acid (from basil/anise). Used at low % as a gentle preservative booster. Generally safe and well tolerated in cosmetic concentrations.

Function

ANTIMICROBIALFRAGRANCEFLAVOURINGpH ADJUSTERS

Skin benefits

  • Mild natural-derived preservative booster
  • Skin conditioning
  • Compatible with sensitive skin

Known concerns

  • Limited efficacy alone — needs co-preservatives
  • Sparse public toxicology data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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