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POTASSIUM SORBATE

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air freshener cleaner, all-purpose/multi-surface cleaner, glass/window cleaner, bathroom, general cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, shower dish detergent or soap, baby bottle dish detergent or soap, dish washer dish detergent or soap, hand cleaner, floor cleaner, wood (furniture/floor) cleaner, wood (furniture/floor) deodorizer, fabric/upholstery/carpet stain prevention/treatment, fabric/upholstery cleaner, granite/stone surfaces cleaner, counter surface laundry detergent laundry detergent, he/high efficiency laundry detergent, with fabric softener, he/high efficiency products for babies

SYNONYMS

D02411, J-524028, 9207-EP2316834A1, 2,4-HEXADIENOIC ACID, POTASSIUM SALT, (E,E)- (9CI), 9207-EP2314589A1, Q410744, 9207-EP2316835A1, 9207-EP2316829A1, J-015607, A817411

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Low concern for general systemic/organ effects; cancer; skin irritation/allergies/damage

Ingredient concerns

CONCERNS

HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT ISSUE	Level of Concern	Source

The European Union Scientific Committee on Food reports that this substance is genotoxic. Only in: Food Scores®	high	Scientific Committee on Food. 1996. European Commission reports of the Scientific Committee on Food (35th Series). 35th Series, 23-27.
The European Union Scientific Committee on Food reports that this substance can cause gastrointestinal hyperplasia in animals. Only in: Food Scores®	moderate	Scientific Committee on Food. 1996. European Commission reports of the Scientific Committee on Food (35th Series). 35th Series, 23-27.
The European Union Scientific Committee on Food reports that this substance causes skin allergies. Only in: Food Scores®	some	Scientific Committee on Food. 1996. European Commission reports of the Scientific Committee on Food (35th Series). 35th Series, 23-27.
The European Union Scientific Committee on Food reports that this substance can cause respiratory symptoms and hyper-reactivity in people. Only in: Food Scores®	some	Scientific Committee on Food. 1996. European Commission reports of the Scientific Committee on Food (35th Series). 35th Series, 23-27.
The European Union Scientific Committee on Food reports that this substance can cause gastrointestinal irritation in people. Only in: Food Scores®	some	Scientific Committee on Food. 1996. European Commission reports of the Scientific Committee on Food (35th Series). 35th Series, 23-27.
The European Union Scientific Committee on Food reports that this substance can cause gastrointestinal inflammation in animals. Only in: Food Scores®	some	Scientific Committee on Food. 1996. European Commission reports of the Scientific Committee on Food (35th Series). 35th Series, 23-27.
This substance is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) as a food additive by the US Food and Drug Administration Only in: Household Cleaners	low	U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): FDA - Priority based Assessment of Food Additive (PAFA)
The European Union Scientific Committee on Food reports that this substance does not cause cancer. Only in: Food Scores®	low	Scientific Committee on Food. 1996. European Commission reports of the Scientific Committee on Food (35th Series). 35th Series, 23-27.