Sorbic Acid Ingredient Allergy Safety Information

What is it?

Sorbic acid is a naturally occurring fatty acid used as a preservative in foods, cosmetics, and topical medications to inhibit mold and

yeast growth.

How can I avoid it?

Skin contact with sorbic acid is required for it to cause a rash. Discontinuation of exposure to products containing sorbic acid should

result in improvement and/or resolution of your dermatitis. By law, all products made in the U.S. for topical use have the ingredients

listed either on the product package or the box that contains it, so check the labeling of your skin care products for this ingredient.

If there is not enough information, ask your pharmacist or retailer or contact the company directly. At work, request a Safety Data

Sheet (SDS) to help identify potential sources of exposure.

Direct contact with foods or products containing sorbic acid may cause symptoms including burning, irritation and redness. Direct

contact may occur on the skin, lips, or mouth. Although it is rare, it is possible that ingestion of sorbic acid could cause generalized

symptoms such as itching or redness of the skin.

Uses:

Adhesives and glues
Alkyd coatings
Cosmetics/Personal care products:

Eye drops and contact lens solution
Dental creams
Baby products
Blush
Body and hand preparations
Bubble bath
Feminine hygiene products
Foundation/Make-ups
Hair colorant
Hair grooming aids
Make-up removers
Manicuring preparations
Shaving cream
Skin fresheners
Suntan gels, creams, and liquids
Wipes

Inks
Leather tanning agents
Metal work
Paints and varnishes
Oral medication preservative
Foods:

Baked goods (breads, pies, cakes)
Berries (cranberries, strawberries, currants)
Cheese products and yogurt
Processed fruits and vegetables
Fruit juices/ciders
Processed meats and seafood
Pickles
Sauerkraut
Soft drinks
Spices
Wines

Tobacco
Pesticides
Rubber industry

Other names for sorbic acid:

• 2,4-Hexadienoic acid

• 2-Propenyl acrylic acid

• Preservastat

• Panosorb

• 1,3-Pentadiene-1,carboxylic acid

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