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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Well-characterized ingredient with dual food and cosmetic safety track record. No significant concerns at cosmetic use levels.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Potassium Tartrate safe in cosmetics?
Well-characterized ingredient with dual food and cosmetic safety track record. No significant concerns at cosmetic use levels. The EU classifies Potassium Tartrate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Potassium Tartrate allowed in the EU?
Potassium Tartrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Potassium Tartrate do in cosmetics?
Potassium Tartrate functions as: pH adjuster, chelating agent that complexes heavy metal ions. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 921-53-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Tartrate?
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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