Sodium Hydroxide

pH Adjuster

Also known as: NaOH, Lye, Caustic Soda

A strong alkaline compound used to adjust the pH of cosmetic formulations. Essential for activating certain thickeners like carbomers.

Benefits

Adjusts pH to optimal range for actives, activates carbomer gelling, essential for proper product function.

How to Use

Present as a formulation ingredient at neutralizing concentrations. Not an active ingredient.

Technical Details

Typical Concentrations0.01%-0.5%

Research Summary

Standard pH adjuster. In finished products, NaOH is fully reacted and poses no safety concern at formulation concentrations.

Corrosive in concentrated form. In finished products, used only to adjust pH and is fully neutralized.

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