Is Potassium Taurate safe in cosmetics?
Potassium Taurate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Potassium Taurate
INCI: POTASSIUM TAURATE
Potassium Taurate (CAS PubChem CID 23698856; molecular formula C₂H₆KNO₃S (CAS not widely catalogued — confirm with supplier CoA)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Buffering, skin/hair conditioning (potassium salt of taurine, a naturally. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
PubChem CID 23698856; molecular formula C₂H₆KNO₃S (CAS not widely catalogued — confirm with supplier CoA)
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Function
Buffering, skin/hair conditioning (potassium salt of taurine, a naturally occurring amino sulfonic acid)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US 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, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Potassium Taurate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Potassium Taurate.
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Potassium Taurate by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
4
Lowest NOAEL
1000 mg/kg/d
Highest NOAEL
1000 mg/kg/d
CIR Safety Assessment
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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