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POTASSIUM BROMIDE

CAS 7758-02-3 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

An inorganic bromide salt with limited modern cosmetic use. Bromide can accumulate systemically with chronic exposure (bromism), so this is best treated as a niche-use ingredient rather than a routine choice.

Function

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Acts as viscosity modifier in some specialty formulations
  • Inorganic — no nitrosamine concerns
  • Used as electrolyte adjustment

Known concerns

  • Bromide accumulates with chronic exposure (bromism)
  • Historical neurological side effects from systemic bromide
  • Limited cosmetic-specific safety review
  • Not a common modern cosmetic choice

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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