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Is Potassium Glucoheptonate vegan?

Potassium Glucoheptonate

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Potassium Glucoheptonate is the potassium salt of glucoheptonic acid, a sugar-derived chelating agent used in cosmetics to sequester metal ions.

Also known as D-Gluco-heptonic acid, potassium salt, (2xi)-
INCI name Potassium Glucoheptonate
CAS number 23167-96-6
EC number 245-473-6
CosIng ID 79539
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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