Is Antimony Potassium Tartrate safe in cosmetics?
Antimony Potassium Tartrate has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: prohibited.
Poor
Cosmetic Ingredient
Antimony Potassium Tartrate
Also known as: Potassium antimonyl d-tartrate, Antimonyl potassium tartrate, sesquihydrate, Antimonium tartaricum, Antimonate(1-), oxo(tartrato)-, potassium sesquihydrate, dimer, Antimonate(2-), bis[mu-(2,3-dihydroxybutanedioato(4-)-O1,O2:O3,O4)]di-, dipotassium, trihydrate, stereoisomer (+14 more)
INCI: ANTIMONY POTASSIUM TARTRATE
Antimony Potassium Tartrate (CAS 28300-74-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Depilatory (historical use; no longer permitted). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Depilatory (historical use; no longer permitted)
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
Not explicitly listed as a banned cosmetic ingredient by FDA, but antimony compounds are considered toxic heavy metals. Use would likely trigger adulteration concerns under FD&C Act §601(a).
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Antimony Potassium Tartrate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
No specific technical function
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Antimony Potassium Tartrate.
Known Synonyms
Potassium antimonyl d-tartrate
Antimonyl potassium tartrate, sesquihydrate
Antimonium tartaricum
Antimonate(1-), oxo(tartrato)-, potassium sesquihydrate, dimer
Antimonate(2-), bis[mu-(2,3-dihydroxybutanedioato(4-)-O1,O2:O3,O4)]di-, dipotassium, trihydrate, stereoisomer
Antimonate(2-), bis[mu-[2,3-di(hydroxy-kappaO)butanedioato(4-)-kappaO1:kappaO4]]di-, potassium, hydrate (1:2:3), stereoisomer
Antimonate(2-), bis[mu-tartrato(4-)]di-, dipotassium, trihydrate
Antimonate(2-),bis[mu-[2,3-di(hydroxy-kappaO)butanedioato(4-)-kappaO1:kappaO4]]di-, dipotassium, trihydrate, stereoisomer
Antimonyl potassium tartrate
Butanedioic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy- (2R,3R)-, antimony potassium salt
Butanedioic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy- [R-(R*,R*)]-, antimony complex
Dipotassium di-mu-d-tartrato(4-)-bis(antimonate(III)) trihydrate
Potassium antimony tartrate
Tartar emetic
Tartarized antimony
Tartrated antimony
Tartox
Antimonate(1-), aqua[tartrato(4-)]-, potassium, sesquihydrate, dimer
Antimonate(2)-, bis(mu-tartrato(4-))di-, dipotassium, trihydrate
Chemical Function
No specific technical function
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Canada; pharmaceutical
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Antimony Potassium Tartrate allowed in the EU?
Antimony Potassium Tartrate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Antimony Potassium Tartrate do in cosmetics?
Antimony Potassium Tartrate functions as: Depilatory (historical use; no longer permitted). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 28300-74-5.
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