Is Potassium Glycol Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
Potassium Glycol Sulfate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Potassium Glycol Sulfate
INCI: POTASSIUM GLYCOL SULFATE
Potassium Glycol Sulfate (CAS 59599-54-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Viscosity controlling agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Viscosity controlling agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
potassium 2-hydroxyethyl sulfate
InChIKey
ABWOJTVKEBKALJ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted; permitted under general cosmetic provisions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Potassium Glycol Sulfate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Potassium Glycol Sulfate.
Chemical Function
Viscosity modifier
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Potassium Glycol Sulfate allowed in the EU?
Potassium Glycol Sulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Potassium Glycol Sulfate do in cosmetics?
Potassium Glycol Sulfate functions as: Viscosity controlling agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 59599-54-1.
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