Potassium Soyate
AKA “Potassium salt of soy fatty acids, Potassium soybean oil”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Potassium soyate
AKA: Potassium salt of soy fatty acids, Potassium soybean oil
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
Fatty acids, soybean oil, potassium salts
CAS #
61790-24-7
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.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Viscosity Controlling
Removes Impurities
Emulsifier
Controls Viscosity
Removes dirt and impurities
Mixes oil and water
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A potassium salt of soybean oil fatty acids developed as a modern plant-derived emulsifier. Part of the contemporary shift toward renewable plant-based ingredients in cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR