Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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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.
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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