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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Degraded carrageenan (poligeenan, MW <20 kDa) raises GI inflammation concerns in oral exposure studies — ensure cosmetic-grade (undegraded, MW >100 kDa)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Potassium Carrageenan safe in cosmetics?
Degraded carrageenan (poligeenan, MW <20 kDa) raises GI inflammation concerns in oral exposure studies — ensure cosmetic-grade (undegraded, MW >100 kDa) The EU classifies Potassium Carrageenan as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Potassium Carrageenan allowed in the EU?
Potassium Carrageenan EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Potassium Carrageenan do in cosmetics?
Potassium Carrageenan functions as: Binder, emulsion stabiliser, film former, viscosity increasing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 64366-24-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Carrageenan?
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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