Potassium Gluconate

INCI: POTASSIUM GLUCONATE

CAS Number
299-27-4
Function
Chelating agent, skin protecting
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes GRAS food substance; no restrictions for cosmetic use; CIR reviewed related monosaccharide salts favorably

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

One of the safest ingredients. Suitable for sensitive-skin formulations.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

epa_safer_alternative fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potassium Gluconate safe in cosmetics?

One of the safest ingredients. Suitable for sensitive-skin formulations. The EU classifies Potassium Gluconate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Potassium Gluconate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Potassium Gluconate do in cosmetics?

Potassium Gluconate functions as: Chelating agent, skin protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 299-27-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Gluconate?

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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