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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

CAS 7447-40-7
88

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A simple mineral salt used to adjust the thickness of cleansers and toners. Food-grade safe with no notable concerns at cosmetic levels.

Function

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Adjusts viscosity in cleansers
  • Mineral salt with food-grade pedigree
  • Helps stabilise formulas
  • Inert at cosmetic levels

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations
  • Mild eye irritation at very high %

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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