Adipic Acid Dihydrazide
AKA “Adipic dihydrazide, 1071-93-8, Hexanedioic acid, dihydrazide, adipic hydrazide, VK98I9YW5M, AJICURE ADH, QUALIMER ADH, NSC-3378, ULTRALINK HYDRAZIDE
Acid
Ingredient Facts
Adipic acid dihydrazide
AKA: Adipic dihydrazide, 1071-93-8, Hexanedioic acid, Adipic hydrazide, VK98I9YW5M, AJICURE ADH, QUALIMER ADH, NSC-3378, ULTRALINK HYDRAZIDE
Acid · Moisturising · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Acid
Not Clean
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.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Potential Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUpermitted
JAPANpermitted
CANADApermitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR