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Ingredient Dictionary

TANNIC ACID

Molecular structure

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 4 list it before the 1% line and 23 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

12 of 27 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 27

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII 28F9E0DJY6 · registered name TANNIC ACID · mixture

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Tannins. Gallic acid derivatives found in nutgalls, bark and other plant parts, especially oak bark

Cosmetic roles

Listed as a fragrance-composition material (not a claim that it adds scent)FRAGRANCEGives a tightening feelASTRINGENT

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

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name タンニン酸: 本品は、有機酸の混合物であり、主として次の化学式で表される化合物からなる。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

TANNIC ACIDINCI탄닉애씨드Korean label name (MFDS standard)TanninsSynonymタンニン酸Japanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
1401-55-4
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
215-753-2
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID2026076

Measured properties

Appearance
solid
Melting/freezing point
200 ℃
Flash point
199 ℃(o.c.)
Flammability (solid, gas)
flammable
Vapour density
58.72
Auto-ignition temperature
360 ℃
Molecular weight
1701.198

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 34 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.

  • Flocculating agent6
  • Fragrance4
  • Dye4
  • Astringent (EPA)3
  • Corrosion inhibitor3
  • Processing aids not otherwise specified3
  • Flavouring and nutrient3
  • Deodorizer2
5 other uses
  • Solids separation (precipitating) agent, not other2
  • Dispersing agent1
  • Dehydrating agent (desiccant)1
  • Preservative1
  • pH regulating agent1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

Linked databases 17