Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Standard surfactant with potential irritation at elevated concentrations; ensure no borage pyrrolizidine alkaloid carryover from source oil.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Potassium Borageate safe in cosmetics?
Standard surfactant with potential irritation at elevated concentrations; ensure no borage pyrrolizidine alkaloid carryover from source oil. The EU classifies Potassium Borageate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Potassium Borageate allowed in the EU?
Potassium Borageate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Potassium Borageate do in cosmetics?
Potassium Borageate functions as: Surfactant, cleansing agent, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (complex saponified mixture of *Borago officinalis* seed oil fatty acids).
What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Borageate?
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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