Potassium Chloride
Potassium Chloride is a cosmetic ingredient used as a viscosity controlling agent. It is used in 375 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 973 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | POTASSIUM CHLORIDE |
| Function | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | 7447-40-7 |
| EC number | 231-211-8 |
| Prevalence | 375 products (0.4% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 973 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 74,000 |
Used in
Eye Masks 27.7%Sheet Masks 24.8%Face Cleansers 12.3%Conditioners 5.3%Toners 3.7%Body Washes 2.9%
Frequently asked
- What does Potassium Chloride do in skincare?
- Potassium Chloride functions as a viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Potassium Chloride allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Potassium Chloride?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially eye masks (27.7% of its uses).
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