Potassium Castorate

INCI: POTASSIUM CASTORATE

CAS Number
8013-05-6
Function
Surfactant – cleansing; emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA restriction; castor oil derivatives are widely accepted in cosmetics

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Anionic surfactant with low irritation potential in rinse-off formulations; concentration management recommended for leave-on products.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potassium Castorate safe in cosmetics?

Anionic surfactant with low irritation potential in rinse-off formulations; concentration management recommended for leave-on products. The EU classifies Potassium Castorate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Potassium Castorate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Potassium Castorate do in cosmetics?

Potassium Castorate functions as: Surfactant – cleansing; emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8013-05-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Castorate?

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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