Potassium Hydroxide
A cosmetic ingredient used as buffering in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Potassium hydroxide
What does it do?
Potassium Hydroxide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Buffering
stabilises the pH of a product
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Potassium Hydroxide is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 15a). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Notes: , 15d
Frequently asked questions
What is Potassium Hydroxide?
Potassium Hydroxide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Potassium hydroxide
Is Potassium Hydroxide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Potassium Hydroxide is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Potassium Hydroxide do in cosmetic products?
Potassium Hydroxide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: buffering.
What is the CAS number of Potassium Hydroxide?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Potassium Hydroxide is 1310-58-3.
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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: 27/06/2016