Potassium sulfate (inci)

"Potassium..." refers to the element potassium, "sulfate" to salts/esters of sulfuric acid.

Potassium sulfate, potassium sulfate, a compound with the molecular formula K2SO4, is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as a viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products). Potassium sulphate is authorised in the EU as a food additive (number E 515) without a maximum quantity restriction (quantum satis). It serves as a solidifying agent, acidity regulator or carrier in food technology. In dietetic foods potassium sulphate serves as a substitute for common salt.