Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Aluminum systemic toxicity concern: neurotoxic at high doses; cumulative exposure from diet and cosmetics under scrutiny; SCCS opinions ongoing with particular concern in antiperspirants, deodorants, and lip products.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Potassium Alum safe in cosmetics?
Aluminum systemic toxicity concern: neurotoxic at high doses; cumulative exposure from diet and cosmetics under scrutiny; SCCS opinions ongoing with particular concern in antiperspirants, deodorants, and lip products. The EU classifies Potassium Alum as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Potassium Alum allowed in the EU?
Potassium Alum EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Potassium Alum do in cosmetics?
Potassium Alum functions as: Astringent, deodorant active. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 10043-67-1 (anhydrous) / 7784-24-9 (dodecahydrate).
What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Alum?
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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