Dipotassium Azelate

INCI: DIPOTASSIUM AZELATE

CAS Number
19619-43-3
Function
Skin conditioning, Antimicrobial, Buffering
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Water-soluble azelaic acid salt; no specific FDA cosmetic restriction; related active azelaic acid is FDA-approved for OTC acne use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Potassium salt of azelaic acid offering improved water solubility and skin compatibility versus free azelaic acid; clinically shown to reduce acne lesions and rosacea erythema; anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity; CIR reviewed dicarboxylic acid salts favorably

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

azelaic-acid-derivative acne rosacea water-soluble

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dipotassium Azelate safe in cosmetics?

Potassium salt of azelaic acid offering improved water solubility and skin compatibility versus free azelaic acid; clinically shown to reduce acne lesions and rosacea erythema; anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity; CIR reviewed dicarboxylic acid salts favorably The EU classifies Dipotassium Azelate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Dipotassium Azelate allowed in the EU?

Dipotassium Azelate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dipotassium Azelate do in cosmetics?

Dipotassium Azelate functions as: Skin conditioning, Antimicrobial, Buffering. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 19619-43-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dipotassium Azelate?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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