Potassium Tartrate
A cosmetic ingredient used as buffering in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Potassium salt of tartaric acid
What does it do?
Potassium Tartrate 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
Potassium Tartrate 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 Tartrate?
Potassium Tartrate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Potassium salt of tartaric acid
Is Potassium Tartrate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Potassium Tartrate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Potassium Tartrate do in cosmetic products?
Potassium Tartrate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: buffering.
What is the CAS number of Potassium Tartrate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Potassium Tartrate is 921-53-9.
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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