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Potassium Hydroxide

Potassium Hydroxide
⚗️ pH adjuster ↗

A highly alkaline ingredient used to adjust pH and manufacture soap-based cleansers. It helps ensure formulations remain within their intended pH range.

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Safety: Can be irritating in concentrated form, but is generally safe when properly formulated in cosmetic products.
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✓ Does not disqualify fragrance-free, alcohol-free, SLS-free or paraben-free claims
Common names & aliases
Caustic Potash
Functions
⚗️ pH adjuster
Keeps the formula at the correct pH for skin safety and stability.
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