Is Potassium Carrageenan safe in cosmetics?
Potassium Carrageenan has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Potassium Carrageenan
INCI: POTASSIUM CARRAGEENAN
Potassium Carrageenan (CAS 64366-24-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Binder, emulsion stabiliser, film former, viscosity increasing agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Binder, emulsion stabiliser, film former, viscosity increasing agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Carrageenan is GRAS for food (21 CFR §172.620); CIR reviewed — safe as used in cosmetics
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Potassium Carrageenan.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Binder
Emulsifier
Film former
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Potassium Carrageenan.
Regulatory Flags
fda_food_additive
Chemical Function
Film former
Viscosity modifier
Emulsifier
Binder
Thickening agent
Regulatory Lists
food_additive
Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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