Regulatory Status
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Expert Verdict
Major allergen source — Arachis hypogaea (peanut) is a top-8 food allergen. Highly refined peanut oil may have reduced protein content, but complete removal is not guaranteed. Product labeling should disclose peanut origin. Some markets and retailers may refuse peanut-derived cosmetic ingredients regardless of processing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Potassium Peanutate safe in cosmetics?
Major allergen source — Arachis hypogaea (peanut) is a top-8 food allergen. Highly refined peanut oil may have reduced protein content, but complete removal is not guaranteed. Product labeling should disclose peanut origin. Some markets and retailers may refuse peanut-derived cosmetic ingredients regardless of processing. The EU classifies Potassium Peanutate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Potassium Peanutate allowed in the EU?
Potassium Peanutate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Potassium Peanutate do in cosmetics?
Potassium Peanutate functions as: Cleansing agent / surfactant (potassium soap of peanut oil fatty acids). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61789-56-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Peanutate?
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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