What is the NOAEL for Potassium sulfate?
Potassium sulfate has 5 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 37.6 mg/m3 via inhalation in Human. Source: ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL.
NOAEL Data
REACH Registered
Cosmetic Ingredient
Potassium sulfate
Also known as: Sulfuric acid dipotassium salt, Caswell No. 702, EINECS 231-915-5, EINECS 233-558-0, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 005603 (+3 more)
CAS 7778-80-5
Potassium sulfate (CAS 7778-80-5) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 9 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH, ILO ICSC.
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Potassium sulfate is classified GHS Danger (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
5
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
9
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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 sulfate
CAS Number
7778-80-5
DTXSID
DTXSID6029701
Molecular Formula
2K.H2O4S
InChI Key
OTYBMLCTZGSZBG-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Monoisotopic Mass
175.894793
Synonyms
Sulfuric acid dipotassium saltCaswell No. 702EINECS 231-915-5EINECS 233-558-0EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 005603Kalium sulphuricumUNII-1K573LC5TVK2SO4
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 mildly irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. |
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
14 records
Viscosity modifierThickening agentCrystal growth modifiers (nucleating agents)Processing aids not otherwise specifiedFlavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
9 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| inert_ingredient; Pesticides | EPA | CPCat |
| inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides | EPA | CPCat |
| pharmaceutical | US International Trade Commission | CPCat |
| food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019) | FDA | United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| SCIL (9/2019) | USEPA | Safer Chemical Ingredients List |
| Canada; pharmaceutical | DrugBank | DrugBank |
| Canada; pharmaceutical | DrugBank | DrugBank |
| pharmaceutical | US International Trade Commission | CPCat |
| inert_ingredient; Pesticides | EPA | CPCat |
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 5 of 5 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| =37.6 | mg/m3 | DNEL systemic | inhalation | Human | ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL |
| 1K573LC5TV | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 1K573LC5TV | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 1K573LC5TV | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 1K573LC5TV | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
Showing 5 of 5 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 sulfate | 231-915-5 | 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
Rheology Modifier
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.
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EMBL-EBI ChEMBL
POTASSIUM SULFATE
ChEMBL Phase
4
Adverse Events
24
Bioactivity
0
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive, ADI, and GRAS records where available.
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EFSA / FDA GRAS
1 records
E515 — ADI: NOT SPECIFIED mg/kg bw
View full food safety profile →Frequently Asked Questions
What regulatory lists include Potassium sulfate?
Potassium sulfate appears on 6 regulatory/inventory lists including inert_ingredient; Pesticides, inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides, pharmaceutical, and 3 more. Source: EPA CPDat.
Is Potassium sulfate used in cosmetics?
Yes, Potassium sulfate is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Potassium Sulfate. 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 sulfate 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. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Does Potassium sulfate have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Potassium sulfate is classified GHS Danger (H318) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Is Potassium sulfate used outside industrial chemicals?
Potassium sulfate also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food safety databases.