Potassium Hyaluronate

INCI: POTASSIUM HYALURONATE

CAS Number
31799-91-4
Function
Skin conditioning, humectant, moisturizer
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; hyaluronic acid salts are widely used and accepted in cosmetics

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Specify molecular weight range for your application (high MW for film-forming, low MW for deeper hydration); confirm absence of residual fermentation contaminants; origin may be plant or biotech.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potassium Hyaluronate safe in cosmetics?

Specify molecular weight range for your application (high MW for film-forming, low MW for deeper hydration); confirm absence of residual fermentation contaminants; origin may be plant or biotech. The EU classifies Potassium Hyaluronate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Potassium Hyaluronate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Potassium Hyaluronate do in cosmetics?

Potassium Hyaluronate functions as: Skin conditioning, humectant, moisturizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 31799-91-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Hyaluronate?

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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