Is Potassium Caroate safe in cosmetics?
Potassium Caroate has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. 1 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Potassium Caroate
Also known as: Potassium peroxymonosulfate sulfate (K5[HSO3(O2)][SO3(O2)](HSO4)2), Potassium peroxymonosulfate sulfate, Potassium peroxymonosulfate sulfate (K5H3(SO3(O2))2(SO4)2), Pentapotassium bis(peroxymonosulphate) bis(sulphate), EINECS No.: 274-778-7 (+2 more)
INCI: POTASSIUM CAROATE
Potassium Caroate (CAS 70693-62-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Oxidising agent. Reported NOAEL =200 mg/kg bw/day in Rat (ECHA); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Potassium Caroate is classified GHS Danger (H271, H302, H314, H318, H412) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu status; Chemicals: ghs classifications.signal word/hazard statement code
Function
Oxidising agent
Editorial assessment
POOR
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA cosmetic restriction; not GRAS-listed for food; permitted under general cosmetic safety provisions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Potassium Caroate.
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Toxicological Studies
1 study endpoint found for Potassium Caroate. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | =200 mg/kg bw/day | oral | Rat | chronic | ECHA |
Safety Assessment Under Re-Verification
A margin-of-safety result previously shown for Potassium Caroate has been withdrawn pending re-verification. We don't display safety verdicts we can't fully substantiate from the primary SCCS source — so this entry is being re-checked rather than shown unverified.
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10,000 - 100,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Brightener
Oxidizing agent
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Potassium Caroate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Potassium Caroate by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
1
Lowest NOAEL
200 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
200 mg/kg bw/day
ECHA
Known Synonyms
Potassium peroxymonosulfate sulfate (K5[HSO3(O2)][SO3(O2)](HSO4)2)
Potassium peroxymonosulfate sulfate
Potassium peroxymonosulfate sulfate (K5H3(SO3(O2))2(SO4)2)
Pentapotassium bis(peroxymonosulphate) bis(sulphate)
EINECS No.: 274-778-7
HYDROGENPEROXY SULFATE, POTASSIUM
Potassium hydrogen peroxymonosulfate
Chemical Function
Oxidizing agent
Brightener
Regulatory Lists
active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Potassium Caroate allowed in the EU?
Potassium Caroate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Potassium Caroate do in cosmetics?
Potassium Caroate functions as: Oxidising agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 70693-62-8.
What is the NOAEL for Potassium Caroate?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Potassium Caroate is =200 mg/kg bw/day based on a chronic study via oral route in Rat. Source: ECHA.
Is Potassium Caroate used outside cosmetics?
Potassium Caroate also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Potassium Caroate have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Potassium Caroate is classified GHS Danger (H271, H302, H314, H318, H412) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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