ACETIC ACID is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.
ACETIC ACID
Vinegar
Safety grade: A
Acetic acid is the main component found in vinegar. It's a weak acid that helps balance pH levels and can mask or neutralize unwanted odors in cosmetic products.
This ingredient works to maintain the proper pH balance of a cosmetic product and helps mask any unpleasant smells that other ingredients might have.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Buffering ingredients
- CITRIC ACID — Grade B
- SODIUM HYDROXIDE — Grade B
- LACTIC ACID — Grade B
- SODIUM CITRATE — Grade A
- TRIETHANOLAMINE — Grade C
- SODIUM LACTATE — Grade A
- POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE — Grade B**
- UREA — Grade B