What does the restriction note for POTASSIUM SORBATE mean?

The restriction field for POTASSIUM SORBATE reads: V/4. This is the restriction note from the CosIng inventory. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries.

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POTASSIUM SORBATE

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Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate

POTASSIUM SORBATE is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: V/4.

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Inventory details for POTASSIUM SORBATE

INCI name

POTASSIUM SORBATE

INN name

potassium sorbate

Ph. Eur. name

kalii sorbas

Description

Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate

Annex records for POTASSIUM SORBATE

Annex V Restriction reference

Entry 4

SORBIC ACID / CALCIUM SORBATE / SODIUM SORBATE / POTASSIUM SORBATE

CAS: 110-44-1 / 7492-55-9 / 7757-81-5 / 24634-61-5

EC: 203-768-7 / 231-321-6 / 231-819-3 / 246-376-1

Key data

CAS

24634-61-5 / 590-00-1

246-376-1 / -

Restriction

V/4

Function

FRAGRANCE PRESERVATIVE

How POTASSIUM SORBATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists POTASSIUM SORBATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 1 annex record. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex record shows where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

POTASSIUM SORBATE is also tagged with 2 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

POTASSIUM SORBATE appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for POTASSIUM SORBATE reads: "V/4". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, POTASSIUM SORBATE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 24634-61-5 / 590-00-1 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for POTASSIUM SORBATE

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for POTASSIUM SORBATE with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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