Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Palm-derived surfactant with sustainability and RSPO certification considerations; alkaline pH requires appropriate buffering; may have drying effects; limited standalone toxicological data available (assessed via read-across from potassium palmate)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Potassium Hydrogenated Palmate safe in cosmetics?
Palm-derived surfactant with sustainability and RSPO certification considerations; alkaline pH requires appropriate buffering; may have drying effects; limited standalone toxicological data available (assessed via read-across from potassium palmate) The EU classifies Potassium Hydrogenated Palmate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Potassium Hydrogenated Palmate allowed in the EU?
Potassium Hydrogenated Palmate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Potassium Hydrogenated Palmate do in cosmetics?
Potassium Hydrogenated Palmate functions as: Surfactant - cleansing; soap base. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned in major databases (complex mixture of potassium salts of hydrogenated palm fatty acids).
What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Hydrogenated Palmate?
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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