Food use
Food-use source coverage is present in the current record.
The ingredient appears in food-oriented source coverage or allowed-use references, which makes food use easier to support than a context with no domain signal at all.
- beauty
- cleaning
- food
- industrial
Potassium iodide
CAS 39448-53-8 · 20/100 · High conf.
Also registered as 4 other CAS numbers
59216-96-5 · 61456-02-8 · 106449-25-6 · 7681-11-0
Concern score
20/100Minor concern based on regulatory listings.
High confidence
Potassium iodide in plain language
Also known as Antistrumin · Asmofug E · Ceoiodin · Dipotassium diiodide · Iosat · Iodostin
Show all 32 names
Iodure de potassium · Joptone · Kali iodide · Kaliumiodid · Kisol · Knollide · Pima · Potassium diiodide · Potassium iodide (K2I2) · Potassium iodide (KI) · Potassium monoiodide · Potide · Thyro-block · Thyrosafe · Thyroshield · Tripotassium triiodide · ioduro de potasio · potassium iodide (sara iii) · potassium iodide %:500 gm/l · potassium iodide (toxic) ld50:oral 1862 mg/kg (mouse) · potassium iodide cas#7681-11-0 · potassium iodine · Iodine (as potassium iodide) · Iodine (as potassium) · Kali iodatum · kalii iodidum
Used in cosmetics as an antimicrobial.
- Antimicrobial
- Flavouring
- Stabiliser
- Minor concern: no hazard classifications on record. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Why it's flagged
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 479 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Specialty occupational products, Cleaning products and household care.
The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Potassium iodide appears in these published regulatory listings.
- In marketed US drugs
- Found in consumer products
- Beauty
- Cleaning
- Pharma
- Food
- Industrial
EUEFSAEFSA opinion2 entries
- Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of iodine compounds (E2) as feed additives for all animal species: calcium iodate anhydrous and potassium iodide, based on a dossier submitted by Ajay Europe SARL (EFSA FEEDAP)Source →
- Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of iodine compounds (E2) as feed additives for all species: calcium iodate anhydrous and potassium iodide, based on a dossier submitted by HELM AG (EFSA FEEDAP)Source →
EUCosIngActiveListed in CosIng inventory for cosmetic use.
- Listed in CosIng inventory for cosmetic use.Source →
EUEFSAConclusion on Pesticides Peer ReviewConclusion on the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance potassium iodide (EFSA)
- Conclusion on the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance potassium iodide (EFSA)Source →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 479 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Specialty occupational products, Cleaning products and household care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Stabilizing agent, Biocide, No specific technical function.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 479 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Specialty occupational products, Cleaning products and household care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Stabilizing agent, Biocide, No specific technical function.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →
USFDAmarketed drug occurrenceFDA NDC lists this ingredient in 173 active drug products and 177 total products.
- FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 173 active drug products and 177 total products.Source →
Expert safety opinions
Independent scientific assessments cited by the records we hold, with the year and link where the record gives one.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
EFSA
European Food Safety Authority
Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of iodine compounds (E2) as feed additives for all animal species: calcium iodate anhydrous and potassium iodide, based on a dossier submitted by Ajay Europe SARL (EFSA FEEDAP)
2013 · EU EFSA listing · Read the source →
Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of iodine compounds (E2) as feed additives for all species: calcium iodate anhydrous and potassium iodide, based on a dossier submitted by HELM AG (EFSA FEEDAP)
2013 · EU EFSA listing · Read the source →
Conclusion on the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance potassium iodide (EFSA)
2013 · EU EFSA listing · Read the source →
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Potassium iodide yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Where this comes from
- Open →
CosIng
regulatory · updated 2026-09-23
- Open →
EFSA OpenFoodTox
regulatory · updated 2026-10-04
- Open →
EPA Chemical and Products Database
exposure · updated September 2013
- Open →
EPA DSSTox Identifiers
chemistry · updated 2025-12-29
- Open →
FDA National Drug Code Directory
regulatory · updated 2029-10-31
- Open →
FDA GSRS UNII
registry · updated 2026-02-26
- Open →
openFDA Substance
registry · updated 2026-05-24
- Open →
PubChem Live Enrichment
chemistry · updated 2026-05-17
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Good fit
Fragrance avoidance
No fragrance-linked caution surfaced in the current profile.
This ingredient does not currently read as a fragrance-linked driver in the published evidence and hazard profile.
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed Potassium iodide in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Source records
479
Named organisations
6
Laboratory suppliesSpecialty occupational productsCleaning products and household careMedical/dentalCleaning and safetyPersonal care
Typical roles
AntimicrobialFlavouringStabiliser
Found in these products
Their ingredient lists include Potassium iodide; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
- Croissance réduit en sucreJaouda · Dairies
- MUSCLY FROMAGE 24Jaouda, Copag · Dairies
- Avena cremosaAlpro,Danone · Beverages And Beverages Preparations
- CerelacNestle · Baby Foods
- NursieBlédina · Baby Foods
- Haïr and Nabil gummiesInnovit · Dietary Supplements
- Multi A-Z One-a-Dayinnovit · Dietary Supplements
- Mamas Babydream StillsaftRossmann · Beverages And Beverages Preparations
- Schar Maestro CerealeSchär · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- Soya Drink OriginalAlpro · Beverages And Beverages Preparations
- Novalac lait 1er ageNovalac · Baby Foods
- BARISTA OATMOMA · Beverages And Beverages Preparations
- Vanilla Protein ShakePremier Protein · Beverages And Beverages Preparations
- Iodized sea saltCastello · Condiments
- Fromage Muscly 64Jaouda · Dairies
- Vanilla Premier Protein Shakepremier protein · Dietary Supplements
- Iodized SaltMorton · Condiments
- Protein Powder Drink MixIsopure · Dietary Supplements
- Premier ProteinPremier Protein · Dietary Supplements
- VectorKellogg's · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- BledinaBlédina · Baby Foods
- VECTORKellogg's · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- Lait pour nourrissonsNovalac · Baby Foods
- Fortimel extraNutricia
Often appears with
Ingredients that frequently appear alongside Potassium iodide in the catalog.