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Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Potassium hydrogen sulphate; food additive

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Potassium sulphate is authorised in the EU as a food additive without a maximum quantity restriction (quantum satis). It is used in food technology as a firming agent, acidity regulator or carrier.

Under the INCI designation "Potassium sulfate" potassium sulfate is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as a viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer