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POTASSIUM CHLORATE.

Avoid CAS 3811-04-9 / OXIDISING

Potassium Chlorate is a potent oxidizing agent. Historically, it had limited use as a weak astringent and antiseptic, but was discontinued from medical formularies due to questionable efficacy and significant toxicity concerns.

Summary

Oxidizing Agent (chemical)

Science

Mechanism of Action

This compound primarily functions as a strong oxidizing agent, disrupting cellular processes. It was also noted for historical antiseptic and astringent properties.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range 2–4%
Optimal

N/A

Key findings

  1. 01 An aqueous solution (2-4%) was historically used in veterinary medicine for stomatitis and vaginitis, though its effectiveness was considered questionable. It was officially removed from the human National Formulary in 1960 for ulcerative stomatitis due to both a lack of efficacy and potential toxicity concerns.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The provided research data does not contain information regarding 'dusting' properties or thresholds for Potassium Chlorate in cosmetic formulations.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Stable under normal ambient conditions but decomposes significantly above 400°C. It is highly unstable, reacting violently or explosively with strong acids and bases. Improper handling or contamination with impurities can lead to self-detonation, particularly when exposed to sunlight.

Conflicts

  • Combustible materials
  • Organic materials
  • Ammonium salts
  • Strong acids (e.g., sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid)
  • Strong bases
  • Sulfur
  • Phosphorus
  • Sulfides
  • Sulfites
  • Hypophosphites
  • Reducing agents
  • Alcohol
  • Powdered metals
  • Iodine

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Insufficient data
Sensitization risk High

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel cannot conclude whether Potassium Chlorate is safe for use in cosmetic products due to insufficient data. Direct contact can cause severe eye and skin irritation and burns. Ingestion is highly toxic; high levels can impair the blood's ability to transport oxygen (methemoglobinemia), potentially leading to headache, weakness, dizziness, blue skin, respiratory distress, collapse, and death. Repeated exposure may also negatively impact the kidneys and nervous system.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy High
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Avoid

Due to significant toxicity concerns, documented lack of efficacy in skincare, and a CIR status of 'insufficient data' precluding a conclusion of safety, Potassium Chlorate should be entirely avoided in precision skincare formulations.

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