Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient GHS Classified

Potassium Sulfate

INCI: POTASSIUM SULFATE

CAS Number
7778-80-5
Function
Viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes GRAS as food substance; permitted in cosmetics without restriction

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Safety Data

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

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GHS Hazard Classification

Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.

Short-term Exposure Effects
The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.

Expert Verdict

No significant safety concerns. May cause mild mechanical irritation at very high concentrations as a particulate.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

epa_safer_alternative fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potassium Sulfate safe in cosmetics?

No significant safety concerns. May cause mild mechanical irritation at very high concentrations as a particulate. The EU classifies Potassium Sulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Potassium Sulfate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Potassium Sulfate do in cosmetics?

Potassium Sulfate functions as: Viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7778-80-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Sulfate?

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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