Potassium Phosphate
Categories: pH Adjuster/Stabilizer
Potassium Phosphate at a Glance
- Combination of potassium and phosphate
- Occurs naturally in the human body
- Used in cosmetics primarily as a pH adjuster
- Ruled safe as used in makeup and skin care
Potassium Phosphate Description
Potassium phosphate is a combination of the salt of potassium and phosphorus used in the form of phosphate. This chemical is naturally occurring in the human body, where it is used for repair and growth of cells and tissues.The potassium phosphate used in skin care products is synthetically produced and primarily used in cosmetics to adjust (buffer) the formula’s pH value, keeping it in the acidic range. It has been ruled safe as used in cosmetics.
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Potassium Phosphate References
https://www.uofmhealth.org/health-library/d03790a1
Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, November 2016, ePublication
Photochemical and Photobiological Sciences, December 2007, pages 263-268
https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-phosphoric-acid-and-its-salts-used-cosmetics