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pH adjuster

Sodium Hydroxide

FairNo major concerns identified.
What we found

pH buffer; used in safe concentrations in cosmetics

Source: NIH / PubMed ↗
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In foodFair

Sodium hydroxide is used in food processing as a pH regulator and leavening agent. Fair: permitted without notable restriction.

In cosmeticsFair

Sodium hydroxide is used in cosmetics as a pH adjuster to maintain formulation stability. Fair: permitted without notable restriction.

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