Potassium propionate (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 327-62-8; Propanoic acid, potassium salt; Propionic Acid Potassium Salt

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

"Potassium..." refers to the element potassium, "propionate" salts/esters of propionic acid. Potassium propionate is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as a preservative (inhibits the growth of microorganisms).

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The framework conditions for preservatives which may be used in cosmetics are defined in the EC Cosmetics Regulation - 1223/2009 - Annex V).

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  1. The Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) Manage risks - protect consumers: https://www.bvl.bund.de/DE/03_Verbraucherprodukte/03_AntragstellerUnternehmen/02_Kosmetik/04_Inhaltsstoffe/bgs_fuerAntragsteller_kosmetik_gesetzlicheRegelung_inhaltsstoffe_node.html

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer