Potassium Lanolate

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (lanolate = potassium salt of lanolin fatty acids)
Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: SQ - Final Report 04/2019 Available from CIR

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potassium Lanolate safe in cosmetics?

Potassium Lanolate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.

Is Potassium Lanolate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Potassium Lanolate do in cosmetics?

Potassium Lanolate functions as: Surfactant (surface active agent). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (lanolate = potassium salt of lanolin fatty acids).

What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Lanolate?

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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