Potassium Hydroxide

Moderate irritancy

MVP Approved - Potassium Hydroxide is primarily used as a pH adjuster in cosmetic formulations and, while it is highly alkaline and can be irritating at elevated concentrations, it is generally safe when used at low, well‐controlled levels.

Identifiers

CAS
1310-58-3
CosIng
36981
EC
215-181-3