What is the NOAEL for Potassium 2,4-hexadienoate?
Potassium 2,4-hexadienoate has 8 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 1VPU26JZZ4 UNII. Source: openFDA substances.
NOAEL Data
Cosmetic Ingredient
Potassium 2,4-hexadienoate
Also known as: 2,4-Hexadienoic acid, potassium salt (1:1), Potassium hexa-2,4-dienoate, 2,4-2,4-HEXADIENOIC ACID POTASSIUM SALT, SORBATE, POTASSIUM, BB Powder (+6 more)
CAS 590-00-1
Potassium 2,4-hexadienoate (CAS 590-00-1) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 15 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat.
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NOAEL studies
NOAEL studies
8
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Chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
15
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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
16 fields
Name
Potassium 2,4-hexadienoate
CAS Number
590-00-1
Molecular Formula
C6H8O2.K
InChI Key
CHHHXKFHOYLYRE-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Monoisotopic Mass
151.016136
Synonyms
2,4-Hexadienoic acid, potassium salt (1:1)Potassium hexa-2,4-dienoate2,4-2,4-HEXADIENOIC ACID POTASSIUM SALTSORBATE, POTASSIUMBB PowderCaswell No. 701CEPA Pesticide Chemical Code 075902FEMA No. 2921Sorbistat-KSorbistat-potassiumPotassium sorbate
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
60 records
BiocidePreservativeFlavouring and nutrientFragranceProcessing aids not otherwise specified
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
15 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides | EPA | 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 |
| active_ingredient; Australia | Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority | CPCat |
| children; Europe; Personal care | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| animal_products | USDA | United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
| Australia; Food and drug - smoking-related products | New Zealand ESR | CPCat |
| SCIL (9/2019) | USEPA | Safer Chemical Ingredients List |
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 8 of 8 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1VPU26JZZ4 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 340 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral | rat | COSMOS DB |
| 460 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral | mouse | COSMOS DB |
| 500 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral | dog | COSMOS DB |
| 1000 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral | rat | COSMOS DB |
| 2500 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral | rat | COSMOS DB |
| 5000 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral | rat | COSMOS DB |
| 7500 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral | mouse | COSMOS DB |
Showing 8 of 8 studies
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
restricted
Max
0.6% as sorbic acid equivalent
Category
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
What regulatory lists include Potassium 2,4-hexadienoate?
Potassium 2,4-hexadienoate appears on 7 regulatory/inventory lists including inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides, active_ingredient; Pesticides, active_ingredient; Australia, and 4 more. Source: EPA CPDat.
Is Potassium 2,4-hexadienoate used in cosmetics?
Yes, Potassium 2,4-hexadienoate is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Potassium Sorbate. 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 2,4-hexadienoate come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Is Potassium 2,4-hexadienoate used outside industrial chemicals?
Potassium 2,4-hexadienoate also appears in cosmetics databases.