Good Cosmetic Ingredient

Potassium Hydrolyzed Polygamma-Glutamate

INCI: POTASSIUM HYDROLYZED POLYGAMMA-GLUTAMATE

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (related sodium salt: 28829-38-1)
Function
Expected humectant/skin conditioning based on gamma-PGA class
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically regulated; permitted in cosmetics under general FDCA provisions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Minimal data specific to potassium salt form; function not yet formally classified in CosIng; origin is synthetic

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potassium Hydrolyzed Polygamma-Glutamate safe in cosmetics?

Minimal data specific to potassium salt form; function not yet formally classified in CosIng; origin is synthetic The EU classifies Potassium Hydrolyzed Polygamma-Glutamate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Potassium Hydrolyzed Polygamma-Glutamate allowed in the EU?

Potassium Hydrolyzed Polygamma-Glutamate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Potassium Hydrolyzed Polygamma-Glutamate do in cosmetics?

Potassium Hydrolyzed Polygamma-Glutamate functions as: Expected humectant/skin conditioning based on gamma-PGA class. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (related sodium salt: 28829-38-1).

What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Hydrolyzed Polygamma-Glutamate?

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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