Ingredient Dictionary

SODIUM HUMATE

Definition

Humic Acids, Sodium Salts

Cosmetic roles

Absorbs water or oilABSORBENTKeeps pH steadyBUFFERINGInhibits microbial growthANTIMICROBIALBinds metal ions to prevent spoilageCHELATING

Safety & regulatory references

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Names & identifiers

SODIUM HUMATEINCI소듐휴메이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)Humic acids, sodium saltsSynonym

CAS No.chemical registry number: 68131-04-4
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID: DTXSID9028382

What products actually use it for

What the 7 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

Soil amendments2
pH regulating agent1
Chelating agent1
Absorbent1
Biocide1
Processing aids not otherwise specified1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

1 skin studies and 1 eye studies are on record.

Classed as low1

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 2 studies

Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · EU Method B.4 (Acute Toxicity: Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) according to
Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · EU Method B.5 (Acute Toxicity: Eye Irritation / Corrosion) according to