Potassium Peanutate
AKA “Potassium salt of peanut oil fatty acids”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Potassium peanutate
AKA: Potassium salt of peanut oil fatty acids
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Potassium salt of the fatty acids derived from Arachis hypogaea L., Leguminosae
CAS #
61789-56-8
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.
Removes Impurities
Emulsifier
Removes dirt and impurities
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
A potassium salt of peanut oil fatty acids developed as a modern emulsifier and conditioning agent. Part of the category of plant-derived fatty acid salts used in contemporary cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR