Potassium Olivate

INCI: POTASSIUM OLIVATE

CAS Number
68154-77-8
Function
Surfactant — cleansing; Surfactant — emulsifying
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; CIR reviewed olive oil derivatives as safe

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Standard soap-related skin dryness possible at high concentrations in unbalanced formulations.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

epa_safer_alternative

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potassium Olivate safe in cosmetics?

Standard soap-related skin dryness possible at high concentrations in unbalanced formulations. The EU classifies Potassium Olivate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Potassium Olivate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Potassium Olivate do in cosmetics?

Potassium Olivate functions as: Surfactant — cleansing; Surfactant — emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68154-77-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Olivate?

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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