Chemical Substance - Potassium hydroxide

NHPID name:
Potassium hydroxide

Reference:
BP

Proper name(s):
Potassium hydroxide

Common name(s):

Category:
Approved Chemical Name

Sub-ingredient(s):
Potassium

CAS registry number:
1310-58-3




Roles

Non-medicinal

Purposes:
Alkalizing Agent , PH Adjuster , Viscosity Increasing Agent - Aqueous
Restrictions:

General

Detail:
For topical use only for the purpose of viscosity increasing agent - aqueous, up to 10% in rinse-off products and up to 7% in leave-on products, when formulated to be non-irritating.

Reference:
CIR