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POTASSIUM ACESULFAME

CAS 55589-62-3 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A calorie-free sweetener (Ace-K, E950) used in lip products and oral care. Approved as a food additive globally; ongoing minor debate about long-term safety.

Function

FRAGRANCE

Skin benefits

  • Sweetener for oral and lip products
  • Heat and pH stable
  • Calorie-free
  • Approved food additive (E950)

Known concerns

  • Sweetener — relevance only in oral/lip uses
  • Long-term toxicity debate in food science

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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