Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Potassium tetrathionate is not a recognized cosmetic ingredient and is unsuitable for cosmetic use due to hazardous classification including skin irritation, serious eye irritation, and respiratory irritation hazards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Potassium Tetrathionate safe in cosmetics?
Potassium tetrathionate is not a recognized cosmetic ingredient and is unsuitable for cosmetic use due to hazardous classification including skin irritation, serious eye irritation, and respiratory irritation hazards. The EU classifies Potassium Tetrathionate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Potassium Tetrathionate allowed in the EU?
Potassium Tetrathionate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Potassium Tetrathionate do in cosmetics?
Potassium Tetrathionate functions as: Cosmetic function not well-established; primarily a laboratory/microbiology reagent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 13932-13-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Tetrathionate?
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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