Used as a buffering agent in cosmetic and personal care formulations due to its mildness and skin compatibility. It helps maintain stable pH in products such as shampoos, facial cleansers, and baby care items. Also functions as a chelating agent, enhancing the stability of formulations by binding metal ions that can cause degradation. Its hydrophilic nature improves solubility of active ingredients and contributes to moisturizing effects, making it suitable in leave-on skincare products. Additionally, it is employed in some industrial cleaning solutions where low toxicity and environmental compatibility are required.