Science
Mechanism of Action
This ingredient operates as a surfactant, a washing-active substance that critically improves the uniform distribution of products during application, thereby facilitating effective cleansing.
Research
Clinical Evidence
Low confidenceN/A
Transparency
Dusting Analysis
The Formula
Formulation
Stability
This ingredient is commercially available as a 40-45% aqueous solution.
Safety
Safety Profile
The EPA Safer Choice program lists Potassium cyclocarboxypropyloleate (under the synonym 'Potassium acrylinoleate') as a chemical of low concern ('Green circle'), verified through experimental and modeled data. Conversely, aggregated GHS classification data from the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) for Potassium acrylinoleate indicate potential for severe skin burns and eye damage (H314) in 10.8% of reports, and serious eye irritation (H319) in 83.7% of reports. It is also noted that a 40-45% aqueous solution may elicit irritation. It is important to acknowledge that GHS classifications frequently refer to raw, undiluted forms of substances. Nevertheless, 4.7% (26 out of 557) of ECHA reports indicated this substance does not meet GHS hazard criteria.
Your Skin
Skin Compatibility
Our Assessment
Verdict
While recognized for its functional role as a surfactant, the significant potential for irritation and burns associated with concentrated forms of this ingredient necessitates extreme caution, particularly within precision skincare applications.
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