← Back to all waters

Dehydroacetic Acid

Dehydroacetate is a preservative agent known for antimicrobial properties, commonly used as dehydroacetic acid or its salts.

Mineral or nutrientUpdated Feb 14, 2026
Health score+2.0
-5Good5

Water guidelines

Legal limit
Not specified
Health guideline
Not specified

Food and supplement guidelines

Legal limit
Not specified
Health guideline
Not specified

Risks

Possible skin irritation or sensitization at high levels, regulatory limits apply

Benefits

Antimicrobial preservative that helps prevent spoilage

References

Waters containing Dehydroacetic Acid

1 matches