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POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

 

Restricted: EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation.

This substance ranges from A to F depending on concentration/usage.

Asthma/Respiratory
 
No Concern
 
Skin Allergies &
Irritation
 
No Concern
 
Developmental &
Reproductive Toxicity
 
No Concern
 
Cancer
 
No Concern
 
Environment
 
No Concern
 
Top scoring factors: Safer ingredient; Evidence of skin irritation/allergies/damage; respiratory effects; damage to vision
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE can be found in 124 products.
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