Potassium Cornate
AKA “Potassium corn oil”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Potassium cornate
AKA: Potassium corn oil
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Fatty acids, corn-oil, potassium salts
CAS #
61789-23-9
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.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
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
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR