Potassium Hyaluronate
AKA “31799-91-4, Hyaluronate Potassium, RefChem:867843, DTXSID401019321, RQGAYHMNOBISDK-UHFFFAOYSA-N, C87H74N2O2, 7-[3-[(1E, 4Z, 6E, 7Z)-7-(1-benzofuran-2-yl)-6-ethylidenedeca-1, 4, 7, 9-tetraenyl]-5-[4-[2, 3-bis(ethenyl)-1-benzofuran-7-yl]cyclohexa-1, 5-dien-1-yl]-2-ethenyl-2, 3-dihydroindol-1-yl]-9, 9-dimethyl-N, N-bis(4-phenylphenyl)-8, 8a-dihydrofluoren-2-amine, 7-[3-[7-(benzofuran-2-yl)-6-ethylidene-deca-1, 9-tetraenyl]-5-[4-(2, 3-divinylbenzofuran-7-yl)cyclohexa-1, 5-dien-1-yl]-2-vinyl-indolin-1-yl]-9
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Potassium hyaluronate
AKA: 31799-91-4, Hyaluronate Potassium, RefChem:867843, DTXSID401019321, RQGAYHMNOBISDK-UHFFFAOYSA-N, C87H74N2O2, 7-[3-[(1E, 4Z, 6E, 7Z)-7-(1-benzofuran-2-yl)-6-ethylidenedeca-1, 4, 7, 9-tetraenyl]-5-[4-[2, 3-bis(ethenyl)-1-benzofuran-7-yl]cyclohexa-1, 5-dien-1-yl]-2-ethenyl-2, 3-dihydroindol-1-yl]-9, 9-dimethyl-N, N-bis(4-phenylphenyl)-8, 8a-dihydrofluoren-2-amine, 7-[3-[7-(benzofuran-2-yl)-6-ethylidene-deca-1, 9-tetraenyl]-5-[4-(2, 3-divinylbenzofuran-7-yl)cyclohexa-1, 5-dien-1-yl]-2-vinyl-indolin-1-yl]-9
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hyaluronic Acid
Clean
Hyaluronic acid, potassium salt
Formula
C87H74N2O2
Mol. Weight
1179.50
CAS #
31799-91-4
Form
Powder
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
The potassium salt of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring polysaccharide found in connective tissue. Developed in the 1980s-90s as a humectant for skincare after research demonstrated its superior moisture-binding capacity compared to other hydrating agents.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Potential Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, and Potassium Hyaluronate
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Potassium Hyaluronate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Potassium Hyaluronate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR