"Low penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Synthetic
- Other language: Benzoate de potassium
- INCI name: POTASSIUM BENZOATE
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 209-481-3
- Food additive: E212
- Classification: Regulated, Preservative
Namely
Potassium benzoate is used in cosmetics for its fungistatic properties as a preservative. It is found in foods under the number E212. It is naturally present in some fruits like cranberries. Potassium benzoate is permitted in organic form.
Restriction in Europe:
V/1a
The maximum concentration allowed in ready-to-use cosmetic preparations is 0,5%.
The maximum concentration allowed in ready-to-use cosmetic preparations is 0,5%.
Its functions (INCI)
- Preservative : Inhibits the development of microorganisms in cosmetic products.
This ingredient is present in 0.12% of cosmetics.
Products that contain them
