Potassium Aspartate

INCI: POTASSIUM ASPARTATE

CAS Number
1115-63-5
Function
Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, buffering agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No specific CIR review as individual ingredient; aspartic acid is GRAS as a food ingredient; considered safe in cosmetics

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

No significant safety concerns. Origin may be animal or synthetic—verify supply chain documentation for COSMOS/vegan claims.

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potassium Aspartate safe in cosmetics?

No significant safety concerns. Origin may be animal or synthetic—verify supply chain documentation for COSMOS/vegan claims. The EU classifies Potassium Aspartate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Potassium Aspartate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Potassium Aspartate do in cosmetics?

Potassium Aspartate functions as: Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, buffering agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1115-63-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Aspartate?

not established 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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