Potassium propionate is a chemical compound, the salt of propionic acid.
It appears in the form of a white powder.
What it is used for and where
Fopod
Preservative ingredient labelled on the European food additives list with the number E283.
Cosmetics
It is a restricted ingredient V/2 as Relevant item in the Annexes of the European Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. Maximum concentration in the ready-for-use preparation 2%.
Preservative. Any product containing organic, inorganic compounds, water, needs to be preserved from microbial contamination. Preservatives act against the development of harmful microorganisms and against oxidation of the product.
The most relevant studies on this ingredient have been selected with a summary of their contents:
"Potassium propionate studies"
Molecular Formula C3H5KO2
Molecular Weight 112.17
CAS 327-62-8
EC number 206-323-5
 |  |
