Potassium Rapeseedate

INCI: POTASSIUM RAPESEEDATE

CAS Number
143-18-0 (potassium oleate class — rapeseed-derived)
Function
Cleansing agent / surfactant (anionic soap from rapeseed/colza oil saponification)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No specific CIR review; fatty acid potassium salts (soaps) are generally recognized as safe; no FDA restrictions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Potential skin irritation at high concentrations inherent to soaps and surfactants; may contain erucic acid residues depending on rapeseed variety — verify source oil specification; no dedicated safety assessment

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potassium Rapeseedate safe in cosmetics?

Potential skin irritation at high concentrations inherent to soaps and surfactants; may contain erucic acid residues depending on rapeseed variety — verify source oil specification; no dedicated safety assessment The EU classifies Potassium Rapeseedate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Potassium Rapeseedate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Potassium Rapeseedate do in cosmetics?

Potassium Rapeseedate functions as: Cleansing agent / surfactant (anionic soap from rapeseed/colza oil saponification). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 143-18-0 (potassium oleate class — rapeseed-derived).

What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Rapeseedate?

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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