AKA “Potassium salt of tallow fatty acids, Potassium tallow”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Potassium tallowate
AKA: Potassium salt of tallow fatty acids
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
Fatty acids, tallow, potassium salts
CAS #
61790-32-7
Form
Powder
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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
A saponified derivative of tallow (rendered animal fat) developed in the 19th century as a soap base. Tallow itself has been used for soap and candle making since ancient times, but potassium tallowate represents the modern industrial formulation used in cleansing products.