Potassium salicylate (inci)

Synonym(s)

CAS number: 578-36-9; Potassium salicylate; Potassium salt of salicylic acid

Definition
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"Potassium" means the element potassium, "salicylate" means salts/esters of salicylic acid. Potassium salicylate is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as a preservative (inhibits the growth of microorganisms).

Note(s)
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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).

Literature
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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