Potassium Cornate
AKA “Potassium corn oil
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Potassium cornate
AKA: Potassium corn oil
Synthetic · Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle cleansing agent derived from corn oil that helps remove dirt and oil while keeping products smoothly blended and easy to apply.
CAS #
61789-23-9
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Derived from corn oil fatty acids and potassium compounds, belonging to the synthetic surfactant chemical family. Synthesized through saponification or potassium salt formation of corn oil-derived fatty acids.
Function
Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying
Benefits
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Synthetic ester derived from corn oil, which has traditional use in various cultures as a skin treatment. The potassium salt form was developed as a modern emulsifier and conditioning ingredient.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR