"Low penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Synthetic
- Other languages: Kaliumsorbat, Sorbate de Potassium, Sorbato de potasio, Sorbato de potássio, Sorbato di potassio
- INCI name: POTASSIUM SORBATE
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 246-376-1 / -
- Food additive: E202
- Classification: Regulated, Preservative
- Bio-compatible (COSMOS Reference)
Namely
Potassium sorbate is used in cosmetics as a preservative. It is often found in food (E202) in dairy products (yogurt, cheese ...). This potassium salt of sorbic acid is present naturally in Sorbier. It is authorized in Bio.
Restriction in Europe:
V/4
The maximum concentration allowed in finished preparations is 0.6%.
The maximum concentration allowed in finished preparations is 0.6%.
Its functions (INCI)
- Masking : Reduces or inhibits the odor or basic taste of the product
- Preservative : Inhibits the development of microorganisms in cosmetic products.
This ingredient is present in 19.91% of cosmetics.
Products that contain them
