Sodium Chloride
- INCI:
- Sodium Chloride
- Also known as:
- Common salt · Sodium chloride · NaCl · Table salt
Basic mineral salt used to adjust the salinity and tonicity of formulations and as a source of electrolytes. In foods it is used as a seasoning and preservation aid, and in cosmetics it allows the viscosity of surfactant systems to be adjusted, in line with applicable regulations.
Functions
Typical applications
- Foods and brines
- Isotonic solutions and pharmaceutical preparations
- Supplements and premixes
- Shampoos and gels with surfactants
- Veterinary formulations
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Calcium Chloride
Highly hygroscopic inorganic salt, used as a drying and dehumidifying agent. Depending on the application, it is also used as a source of calcium, firming agent and processing aid in foods and as an electrolyte in pharmaceutical, veterinary and cosmetic formulations, in line with applicable regulations.
Citric Acid
Citric Acid
Reference acidulant in foods and beverages, obtained by fermentation. It provides acidity and citrus notes, regulates pH and acts as a metal sequestrant and synergistic antioxidant that supports color and flavor stability. It is also used in cosmetics, cleaning, pharmaceuticals, veterinary products, nutraceuticals and agro, in accordance with applicable regulations.
Glacial Acetic Acid
Acetic Acid
Short-chain organic acid in its concentrated form, used as an acidulant, pH regulator and, once diluted, a preservative. In the chemical and textile industries it is used as a mordant and as a synthesis raw material, and in cleaning as an acid descaler. Its handling requires the precautions appropriate to a concentrated product.
Lactic Acid
Lactic Acid
Acidulant of fermentative origin with a mild acid profile, used to regulate pH and provide notes typical of fermented products; it contributes to preservation by lowering the pH in sauces, pickles and meat products. In cosmetics it is used as a mild alpha-hydroxy acid associated with hydration and superficial exfoliation. It is used in accordance with the applicable regulations of each category.