Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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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
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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