The CIR Expert Panel concludes that the available data are insufficient to support the safety of Adipic Acid Dihydrazide as used in cosmetic products.
Formula
C6H14N4O2
Mol. Weight
174.20
CAS #
1071-93-8
Form
Powder
State
Dry Powder, Pellets or Large Crystals; Pellets or Large Crystals; Liquid; Dry Powder
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Functions
Moisturising
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic compound developed in the 20th century from adipic acid. Used in modern cosmetics as a preservative booster and chelating agent to improve formula stability.