Other ingredient
Cyclobutanetetracarboxylic Acid
INCI: CYCLOBUTANETETRACARBOXYLIC ACID
A small molecule with four carboxylic acid groups arranged around a cyclobutane ring. Functions as a chelating agent, binding metal ions that would otherwise catalyze oxidative degradation of active ingredients. Found in Elixir Reflet SPF50+ as a stability enhancer.
Also known as: CBTA
chelating-agent
Benefits
- ✓Metal ion chelator — prevents oxidative degradation
- ✓Enhances preservative system efficacy
No known watch-fors.
Compatibility
✓ Works well with
+ Phenoxyethanol+ BHT
