Potassium Safflowerate
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Potassium salt of the fatty acids derived from Carthamus tinctorius
What does it do?
Potassium Safflowerate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Potassium Safflowerate 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 Safflowerate?
Potassium Safflowerate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Potassium salt of the fatty acids derived from Carthamus tinctorius
Is Potassium Safflowerate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Potassium Safflowerate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Potassium Safflowerate do in cosmetic products?
Potassium Safflowerate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing.
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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