Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Toxicological Studies
8 study endpoints found for Potassium Cyanate. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | 51 mg/kg bw/day | oral | monkey | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | >32.5 mg/kg bw/day | 2011 | mouse | other | REACH |
| NOAEL | 300 mg/kg bw/day | oral | mouse | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | 53.5 mg/kg bw/day | oral | dog | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | 30 mg/kg bw/day | oral | dog | oral | REACH |
| LOAEL | 150 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| LOAEL | 147 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | 50 mg/kg bw/day | oral | - | oral | REACH |
Expert Verdict
Primary use is herbicide manufacturing, not cosmetics. Risk of hydrolysis under acidic conditions. Extremely limited use history in actual cosmetic products.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Potassium Cyanate safe in cosmetics?
Primary use is herbicide manufacturing, not cosmetics. Risk of hydrolysis under acidic conditions. Extremely limited use history in actual cosmetic products. The EU classifies Potassium Cyanate as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR. 8 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Is Potassium Cyanate allowed in the EU?
Potassium Cyanate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Potassium Cyanate do in cosmetics?
Potassium Cyanate functions as: Skin Conditioning (Emollient), Hair Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 590-28-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Cyanate?
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.
What is the NOAEL for Potassium Cyanate?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Potassium Cyanate is 51 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in monkey. A total of 8 study endpoints are available. Source: REACH.
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