Potassium Cornate

INCI: POTASSIUM CORNATE

CAS Number
Not publicly listed
Function
Surfactant–cleansing, surfactant–emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not on FDA prohibited/restricted list — permitted

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Minimal concern; potential corn allergen concern is negligible since cornate refers to fatty acid fraction, not protein.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potassium Cornate safe in cosmetics?

Minimal concern; potential corn allergen concern is negligible since cornate refers to fatty acid fraction, not protein. The EU classifies Potassium Cornate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Potassium Cornate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Potassium Cornate do in cosmetics?

Potassium Cornate functions as: Surfactant–cleansing, surfactant–emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly listed.

What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Cornate?

adequate 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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