Potassium Chlorate
A cosmetic ingredient used as oxidising in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Potassium chlorate
What does it do?
Potassium Chlorate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Oxidising
an oxidising agent — used in hair dyes, perms, and bleaches to drive chemical reactions
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Potassium Chlorate is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 6). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Potassium Chlorate?
Potassium Chlorate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Potassium chlorate
Is Potassium Chlorate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Potassium Chlorate is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Potassium Chlorate do in cosmetic products?
Potassium Chlorate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: oxidising.
What is the CAS number of Potassium Chlorate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Potassium Chlorate is 3811-04-9.
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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