“Tromethamine?”Here!Tris
Appears in 1 scanned product.
In personal care
A synthetic organic compound widely used as a buffering agent in both pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulas.
Why it’s used
Adjusts and stabilizes the pH of a product, keeping it within a range that is comfortable for skin and stable for the formula's other ingredients.
What the evidence says
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Context
Cosmetic Ingredient Review assessment covers its use as a pH adjuster at the low concentrations typical of cosmetic formulas.
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