Potassium Caprate

Potassium Caprate

AKA “Potassium decanoate, 13040-18-1, Capric acid, potassium salt, UNII-286587JSCN, 286587JSCN, EINECS 235-910-9, DTXSID1042314, N-DECANOIC ACID, POTASSIUM SALT, RefChem:175437”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Potassium caprate

AKA: Potassium decanoate, 13040-18-1, Capric acid, Potassium salt, UNII-286587JSCN, 286587JSCN, EINECS 235-910-9, DTXSID1042314, N-DECANOIC ACID, POTASSIUM SALT, RefChem:175437

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Plant Oil

Not Clean

The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the following ingredients are safe in the present practices of use andconcentration described in the safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing, which may be basedon a QRA...Potassium Caprate...

Formula

C10H19KO2

Mol. Weight

210.35

CAS #

13040-18-1

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Cleansing Surfactant

Removes Impurities

Traditional Use

A potassium salt of capric acid derived from coconut and palm oils. Coconut has been used traditionally in tropical regions for skincare; the potassium salt is a modern chemical derivative used as an emulsifier.