Potassium hydroxide (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 1310-58-3; Caustic potash; Potassium hydroxide

Definition
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"Potassium" refers to the element potassium. Potassium hydroxide, the caustic potash solution, is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as a buffer substance (regulates and stabilizes the pH value of cosmetic products).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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