Allowed in EU

Potassium Caroate

A cosmetic ingredient used as oxidising in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Mixture of potassium monopersulfate, potassium sulphate, and potassium bisulfate

What does it do?

Potassium Caroate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Oxidising

    an oxidising agent — used in hair dyes, perms, and bleaches to drive chemical reactions

EU regulatory status

Potassium Caroate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Potassium Caroate?

Potassium Caroate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Mixture of potassium monopersulfate, potassium sulphate, and potassium bisulfate

Is Potassium Caroate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Potassium Caroate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Potassium Caroate do in cosmetic products?

Potassium Caroate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: oxidising.

What is the CAS number of Potassium Caroate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Potassium Caroate is 70693-62-8.

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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