Regulatory Status
For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
Expert Verdict
Limited cosmetic-specific safety data; primarily studied as an oral supplement ingredient for fat metabolism and appetite suppression.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Potassium Hydroxycitrate safe in cosmetics?
Limited cosmetic-specific safety data; primarily studied as an oral supplement ingredient for fat metabolism and appetite suppression. The EU classifies Potassium Hydroxycitrate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Potassium Hydroxycitrate allowed in the EU?
Potassium Hydroxycitrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Potassium Hydroxycitrate do in cosmetics?
Potassium Hydroxycitrate functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 232281-44-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Hydroxycitrate?
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.
Compliance Tools
Check Potassium Hydroxycitrate compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Related Ingredients
Is Potassium Hydroxycitrate in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Potassium Hydroxycitrate in your formulation.