Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Permitted in EU and US; GRAS food preservative status supports cosmetic use; regulatory classification as preservative should be documented; may cause mild skin irritation at higher concentrations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Potassium Propionate safe in cosmetics?
Permitted in EU and US; GRAS food preservative status supports cosmetic use; regulatory classification as preservative should be documented; may cause mild skin irritation at higher concentrations. The EU classifies Potassium Propionate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Potassium Propionate allowed in the EU?
Potassium Propionate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Potassium Propionate do in cosmetics?
Potassium Propionate functions as: Preservative, antimicrobial agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 327-62-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Propionate?
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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