Potassium Salicylate
Used in cosmetic products as antimicrobial and preservative. Potassium Salicylate is the potassium salt of Salicylic Acid.
EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex V/3.
Annex V/3: Salicylic acid: 0,5 % (acid) / Salicylic acid salts: 0,5 % (acid)
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IUPAC name: potassium 2-hydroxybenzoate
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What is Potassium Salicylate used for in cosmetics?
Potassium Salicylate is used in cosmetic products as antimicrobial and preservative. Potassium Salicylate is the potassium salt of Salicylic Acid.
Is Potassium Salicylate restricted in cosmetics in the EU?
Potassium Salicylate is listed in the annexes of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: Annex V/3 (allowed preservative). Annex V/3: Salicylic acid: 0,5 % (acid) / Salicylic acid salts: 0,5 % (acid) Always check the full annex entry for the conditions of use.
What is the CAS number of Potassium Salicylate?
Potassium Salicylate is listed with CAS number 578-36-9 and EC number 209-421-6.
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