Potassium Caseinate

INCI: POTASSIUM CASEINATE

CAS Number
68131-54-4
Function
Antistatic agent, hair conditioning (improves combability)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes GRAS for food use; no specific FDA cosmetic restriction; permitted under general provisions

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Milk-derived protein with potential allergen risk for casein-sensitive consumers; requires allergen labeling consideration in some markets and is not suitable for vegan claims.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potassium Caseinate safe in cosmetics?

Milk-derived protein with potential allergen risk for casein-sensitive consumers; requires allergen labeling consideration in some markets and is not suitable for vegan claims. The EU classifies Potassium Caseinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Potassium Caseinate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Potassium Caseinate do in cosmetics?

Potassium Caseinate functions as: Antistatic agent, hair conditioning (improves combability). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68131-54-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Caseinate?

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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