What is the NOAEL for Potassium carbonate?
Potassium carbonate has 17 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 10 mg/m3 via inhalation in Human. Source: ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL.
NOAEL Data
REACH Registered
Cosmetic Ingredient
Potassium carbonate
Also known as: Carbonate of potash, Caswell No. 685, EINECS 209-529-3, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 073504, Kalium carbonicum (+3 more)
CAS 584-08-7
Potassium carbonate (CAS 584-08-7) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 46 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH, ILO ICSC.
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Potassium carbonate is classified GHS Danger (H302, H315, H319, H335, H318) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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Cross-vertical comparison
Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
17
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
46
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eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
14 fields
Name
Potassium carbonate
CAS Number
584-08-7
DTXSID
DTXSID2036245
Molecular Formula
CH2O3.2K
InChI Key
BWHMMNNQKKPAPP-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Monoisotopic Mass
139.927807
Synonyms
Carbonate of potashCaswell No. 685EINECS 209-529-3EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 073504Kalium carbonicumCarbonic acid, dipotassium saltK2CO3Potassium carbonate, anhydrous
ICSC Chemical Safety
International Chemical Safety Card hazard and exposure summary.
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ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards
1 records
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Short-term Effects | The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. |
| Routes of Exposure | The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. |
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
29 records
pH regulating agentFillerBiocideProcessing aids not otherwise specifiedNo specific technical functionChelating agentOtherFlavouring and nutrientLeavening agent
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
46 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| inert_ingredient; Pesticides | EPA | CPCat |
| inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides | EPA | CPCat |
| agricultural; applied; fruits_and_vegetables | USDA | United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
| agricultural; applied; fruits_and_vegetables | USDA | United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
| agricultural; applied; fruits_and_vegetables | USDA | United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
| agricultural; applied; fruits_and_vegetables | USDA | United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
| agricultural; applied; fruits_and_vegetables | USDA | United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
| agricultural; applied; fruits_and_vegetables | USDA | United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
| agricultural; applied; fruits_and_vegetables | USDA | United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
| agricultural; applied; fruits_and_vegetables | USDA | United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
| agricultural; applied; fruits_and_vegetables | USDA | United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
| agricultural; applied; fruits_and_vegetables | USDA | United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
| agricultural; applied; fruits_and_vegetables | USDA | United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
| agricultural; applied; fruits_and_vegetables | USDA | United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
| agricultural; applied; fruits_and_vegetables | USDA | United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
| agricultural; applied; fruits_and_vegetables | USDA | United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
| agricultural; applied; fruits_and_vegetables | USDA | United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
| agricultural; applied; fruits_and_vegetables | USDA | United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
| agricultural; applied; fruits_and_vegetables | USDA | United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
| agricultural; applied; fruits_and_vegetables | USDA | United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
| agricultural; applied; fruits_and_vegetables | USDA | United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
| agricultural; applied; fruits_and_vegetables | USDA | United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
| agricultural; applied; fruits_and_vegetables | USDA | United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
| agricultural; applied; fruits_and_vegetables | USDA | United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
| agricultural; applied; fruits_and_vegetables | USDA | United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
| drinking_water; Europe; manufacturing; plastic_additive | Belgaqua | CPCat |
| active_ingredient; Pesticides | State of California | State of California |
| active_ingredient; Pesticides | State of California | State of California |
| active_ingredient; Pesticides | State of California | State of California |
| active_ingredient; Pesticides | State of California | State of California |
| active_ingredient; Pesticides | State of California | State of California |
| active_ingredient; Pesticides | State of California | State of California |
| active_ingredient; Pesticides | State of California | State of California |
| active_ingredient; Pesticides | State of California | State of California |
| active_ingredient; Pesticides | California Department of Pesticide Regulation | State of California |
| Europe; supplements | EU | CPCat |
| Europe; food_additive; supplements | EU | CPCat |
| Cleaning products and household care - oven - oven cleaner; Europe | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| Cleaning products and household care; Europe | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| animal_products | USDA | United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 17 of 17 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| =10 | mg/m3 | DNEL local | inhalation | Human | ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL |
| BQN1B9B9HA | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| BQN1B9B9HA | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| BQN1B9B9HA | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| BQN1B9B9HA | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| >4.96 | mg/L | LC50 | Inhalation | - | NTP_ICE_acute_inhalation |
| =31 | mg/m3 | LOEC | inhalation | Rat | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
| =100 | mg/m3 | LOEC | inhalation | Rat | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
| =62 | mg/m3 | NOAEC | inhalation | Rat | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
| =200 | mg/m3 | NOAEC | inhalation | Rat | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
| 180 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral | rat | COSMOS_DB |
| 290 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral | mouse | COSMOS_DB |
| 1500 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral | rat | COSMOS_DB |
| =123 | mg/m3 | NOEC | inhalation | Rat | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
| =400 | mg/m3 | NOEC | inhalation | Rat | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
| =180 | mg/kg bw/day | NOEL | oral | Rat | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
| =290 | mg/kg bw/day | NOEL | oral | Mouse | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
Showing 17 of 17 studies
REACH Registration
Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.
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ECHA (EU)
1 records
| Status | Name | EC Number | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered | Potassium carbonate | 209-529-3 | ECHA overview → |
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
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AICIS inventory
1 records
Inventory Status
listed
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
buffering agent
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.
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EMBL-EBI ChEMBL
POTASH, SULFURATED
ChEMBL Phase
Not listed
Adverse Events
0
Bioactivity
0
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive, ADI, and GRAS records where available.
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EFSA / FDA GRAS
1 records
E501 — ADI: NOT LIMITED mg/kg bw
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Same-CAS cannabis compliance and lab records where available.
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Cannabis regulatory / lab data
efsa substances
1 cannabis record found in efsa substances.
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What regulatory lists include Potassium carbonate?
Potassium carbonate appears on 16 regulatory/inventory lists including inert_ingredient; Pesticides, inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides, agricultural; applied; fruits_and_vegetables, and 13 more. Source: EPA CPDat.
Is Potassium carbonate used in cosmetics?
Yes, Potassium carbonate is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Potassium Carbonate. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Where does the safety data for Potassium carbonate come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, ILO/WHO ICSC, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed, EFSA / FDA GRAS, cannabis regulatory/lab databases. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Does Potassium carbonate have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Potassium carbonate is classified GHS Danger (H302, H315, H319, H335, H318) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Is Potassium carbonate used outside industrial chemicals?
Potassium carbonate also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food safety, cannabis databases.