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Expert Verdict
Significant data gap — no CIR review, no SCCS opinion; formulators should request supplier safety dossier before use
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Potassium Octatrienoate safe in cosmetics?
Significant data gap — no CIR review, no SCCS opinion; formulators should request supplier safety dossier before use The EU classifies Potassium Octatrienoate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Potassium Octatrienoate allowed in the EU?
Potassium Octatrienoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Potassium Octatrienoate do in cosmetics?
Potassium Octatrienoate functions as: Skin conditioning / preservative-boosting (conjugated triene salt). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published (potassium salt of 2,4,6-octatrienoic acid).
What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Octatrienoate?
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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