Potassium Propionate
- Preservative
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About Potassium Propionate
Potassium propionate is the potassium salt of propionic acid.[1] In cosmetics, it is used to inhibit the growth of microorganisms in products, helping delay quality deterioration and spoilage during storage.[3] In Europe, when used as a preservative, it is permitted at up to 2% (calculated as acid).[2]
Potassium Propionate Details
- Ingredient function
- Preservative
- INCI name
- POTASSIUM PROPIONATE
- CosIng ID
- 37018
Potassium Propionate References
- 대한화장품협회 화장품성분사전 · 성분코드 11227
- European Union · Annex V entry 2
- European Commission — CosIng · substanceId 37018
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