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.
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.
Restrictions and conditions of use
Products containing this ingredient
The list follows the composition declared by the source record and preserves the name found there.
