Dipotassium Oxalate
A cosmetic ingredient used as anticorrosive, chelating in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Dipotassium oxalate
What does it do?
Dipotassium Oxalate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anticorrosive
protects formulations and packaging from corrosion, especially metal components
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Chelating
binds metal ions to prevent them from interfering with formulation stability
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Dipotassium Oxalate is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 3). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dipotassium Oxalate?
Dipotassium Oxalate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Dipotassium oxalate
Is Dipotassium Oxalate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Dipotassium Oxalate is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Dipotassium Oxalate do in cosmetic products?
Dipotassium Oxalate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anticorrosive, chelating.
What is the CAS number of Dipotassium Oxalate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Dipotassium Oxalate is 583-52-8.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010