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Chelating Agent

DIPOTASSIUM OXALATE

CAS 583-52-8 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Caution

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Dipotassium oxalate — a salt of oxalic acid. Toxic if ingested and EU restricts its cosmetic use to professional hair-care under Annex III, banned in consumer products.

Function

ANTICORROSIVECHELATING

Skin benefits

  • Used historically as professional hair-care chelator
  • Bleaching/cleaning effect

Known concerns

  • EU Annex III: oxalates restricted to professional hair-care, max 5%
  • Toxic if ingested (kidney damage)
  • Skin/eye irritation
  • Not for general cosmetic use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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