Potassium Isostearate

AKA “Isooctadecanoic acid, potassium salt, EH37ZN9J0J, potassium salt (1:1), 66469-15-6, RefChem:1096542, DTXSID6042070, 266-369-7, Potassium 16-methylheptadecanoate, 68413-46-7”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Potassium isostearate

AKA: Isooctadecanoic acid, Potassium salt, EH37ZN9J0J, Potassium salt (1:1), 66469-15-6, RefChem:1096542, DTXSID6042070, 266-369-7, Potassium 16-methylheptadecanoate, 68413-46-7

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived

Cleanser

Plant Oil

Clean

Potassium salt of isostearic acid

Formula

C18H35KO2

Mol. Weight

322.60

CAS #

68413-46-7

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 synthetic surfactant derived from isostearic acid combined with potassium. Created in the modern era for use as a cleansing and emulsifying ingredient in cosmetics.