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POTASSIUM ALGINATE

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 7 list it before the 1% line and 2 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

9 of 9 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII 44ZPJ5W2J1 · registered name Potassium alginate · polymer

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Holds powders togetherBINDINGKeeps an emulsion from separatingEMULSION STABILISINGAdjusts thicknessVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Safety & regulatory references

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

Reviewed by CIR: Final Report: Safety Assessment of Polysaccharide Gums as Used in Cosmetics

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

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Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name アルギン酸K: 本品は、アルギン酸(*)のカリウム塩である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

POTASSIUM ALGINATEINCI포타슘알지네이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)Alginic acid, potassium saltSynonymアルギン酸KJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
9005-36-1
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID201010961

What products actually use it for

What the 11 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Thickening agent2
  • Emulsifier2
  • Processing aids not otherwise specified2
  • Binder1
  • Viscosity modifier1
  • Stabilizing agent1
  • Surfactant (surface active agent)1
  • Flavouring and nutrient1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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