Potassium Cellulose Succinate
A cosmetic ingredient used as opacifying, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Potassium salt of cellulose succinate
What does it do?
Potassium Cellulose Succinate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Opacifying
makes a transparent or translucent formulation opaque or pearlescent
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Potassium Cellulose Succinate 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 Cellulose Succinate?
Potassium Cellulose Succinate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Potassium salt of cellulose succinate
Is Potassium Cellulose Succinate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Potassium Cellulose Succinate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Potassium Cellulose Succinate do in cosmetic products?
Potassium Cellulose Succinate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: opacifying, skin conditioning.
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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