Potassium sulfate (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 7778-80-5; E 515; Potassium sulfuricum; Potassium sulphate; Sulphuric acid potassium; Tartarus vitriolatus

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

"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.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer