Sodium carbonate (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

CAS number: 497-19-8; Sodium carbonate

Definition
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"Sodium" means the element sodium, "carbonate" means salts/esters of carbonic acid. Sodium carbonate is a white, water-soluble powder which is used in cosmetic preparations where it acts as a buffer substance (stabilizes the pH value) and swelling agent.

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