Potassium Taurate

INCI: POTASSIUM TAURATE

CAS Number
PubChem CID 23698856; molecular formula C₂H₆KNO₃S (CAS not widely catalogued — confirm with supplier CoA)
Function
Buffering, skin/hair conditioning (potassium salt of taurine, a naturally occurring amino sulfonic acid)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA cosmetic monograph; taurine is GRAS in food/beverage use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

No standalone CIR/SCCS monograph for the potassium salt. Formulators should maintain internal safety dossier and confirm CAS number with raw material supplier, as some databases list different CAS for mono- versus dipotassium forms.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potassium Taurate safe in cosmetics?

No standalone CIR/SCCS monograph for the potassium salt. Formulators should maintain internal safety dossier and confirm CAS number with raw material supplier, as some databases list different CAS for mono- versus dipotassium forms. The EU classifies Potassium Taurate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Potassium Taurate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Potassium Taurate do in cosmetics?

Potassium Taurate functions as: Buffering, skin/hair conditioning (potassium salt of taurine, a naturally occurring amino sulfonic acid). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: PubChem CID 23698856; molecular formula C₂H₆KNO₃S (CAS not widely catalogued — confirm with supplier CoA).

What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Taurate?

adequate 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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