Cosmetic ingredient

POTASSIUM SORBATE

Potassium sorbate is the English name used for POTASSIUM SORBATE in the INCI nomenclature. The record describes it as an organic salt and gives Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate as its chemical name.

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CAS number
24634-61-5 / 590-00-1
EC number
246-376-1 / -
Chemical name
Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate

What it is

Potassium sorbate is the English name used for POTASSIUM SORBATE in the INCI nomenclature. The record describes it as an organic salt and gives Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate as its chemical name.

The available identification includes CAS numbers 24634-61-5 and 590-00-1, together with EC number 246-376-1. The second EC field is blank in the record, so this entry does not present it as another complete identifier.

What it does in a formula

POTASSIUM SORBATE is classified as FRAGRANCE and PRESERVATIVE. The record brings together a relation to fragrance and a preservative function within a formula.

These classifications describe roles assigned to the ingredient in a cosmetic composition. They do not state the concentration used or establish an effect for a finished product in a particular situation.

Conditions and care

The record lists cosmetic restriction V/4 for POTASSIUM SORBATE. The code appears without a maximum concentration, condition of use or accompanying text that explains its application in this entry.

For that reason, the code should not be turned into use guidance or a safety assessment. The record confirms that the restriction exists, but provides no basis for setting limits beyond the information shown.

Use limits

Restrictions and conditions of use

Cosmetic restriction
V/4
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