Good Cosmetic Ingredient GHS Classified

Potassium Acetate

INCI: POTASSIUM ACETATE

CAS Number
127-08-2
Function
Film forming
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted in cosmetics; no specific restrictions; also USP-recognized

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Safety Data

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

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GHS Hazard Classification

Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.

Signal Word
WARNING
Hazard Statements
May be harmful if swallowed Causes eye irritation
Short-term Exposure Effects
The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes and skin.
Routes of Exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.

Expert Verdict

GHS H315 (skin irritation) and H319 (eye irritation) reported at 11–13% of submissions; formulate at low concentrations and pH-buffer appropriately

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

epa_safer_alternative fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potassium Acetate safe in cosmetics?

GHS H315 (skin irritation) and H319 (eye irritation) reported at 11–13% of submissions; formulate at low concentrations and pH-buffer appropriately The EU classifies Potassium Acetate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Potassium Acetate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Potassium Acetate do in cosmetics?

Potassium Acetate functions as: Film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 127-08-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Acetate?

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.

Is Potassium Acetate classified as hazardous under GHS?

Potassium Acetate carries a GHS signal word of "WARNING". Hazard statements: May be harmful if swallowed Causes eye irritation. This classification is based on the ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Card and ECHA C&L inventory data. Note: GHS classification applies to the pure substance — at cosmetic use concentrations, hazard thresholds may not be met.

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