DILITHIUM OXALATE is graded C (Moderate) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexIII-SAFETY-.
DILITHIUM OXALATE
Safety grade: C
Dilithium oxalate is a synthetic mineral compound made from lithium and oxalic acid. It is used in cosmetics to prevent rust and corrosion while helping to bind unwanted metal particles that could damage the product.
This ingredient protects cosmetic formulations from oxidation and corrosion while removing trace metals that could cause discoloration or degradation, helping keep the product stable and effective.
Graded using: COSING.
- EU COSING — Restricted
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Safer alternatives to DILITHIUM OXALATE
- SODIUM CITRATE — Grade A. Chelates trace metals to prevent discoloration and product degradation.
- TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE — Grade A. Chelates trace metals that cause oxidation and formula instability.
- DISODIUM PHOSPHATE — Grade A. Prevents corrosion and oxidation while buffering pH stability.
- EDTA — Grade A**. Strong chelating agent that removes trace metals causing degradation.
Other Chelating ingredients
- CITRIC ACID — Grade B
- DISODIUM EDTA — Grade C
- TETRASODIUM EDTA — Grade C**
- SODIUM GLUCONATE — Grade A
- TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE — Grade B
- TRISODIUM EDTA — Grade C**