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Humectant

POTASSIUM SUCCINATE

CAS 22445-04-1 Updated
88

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

The potassium salt of succinic acid, a naturally occurring metabolite found in every living cell (TCA cycle). Acts as a humectant and mild buffer with an excellent safety profile and no documented sensitization concerns.

Function

HUMECTANTSURFACE MODIFIER

Skin benefits

  • Skin conditioning and hydration support
  • Mild buffering action
  • Naturally occurring metabolite (TCA cycle)
  • Excellent biocompatibility

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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