Potassium Hydroxystearate

AKA “Potassium 12-hydroxystearate, UNII-21BAV0FPAX, 21BAV0FPAX, 34326-46-0, Octadecanoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, potassium salt (1:1), RefChem:175499, (+-)-POTASSIUM HYDROXYSTEARATE, POTASSIUM HYDROXYSTEARATE [INCI], POTASSIUM HYDROXYSTEARATE, (+-)-”

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Ingredient Facts

Potassium hydroxystearate

AKA: Potassium 12-hydroxystearate, UNII-21BAV0FPAX, 21BAV0FPAX, 34326-46-0, Octadecanoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, Potassium salt (1:1), RefChem:175499, (+-)-POTASSIUM HYDROXYSTEARATE, POTASSIUM HYDROXYSTEARATE [INCI], (+-)-

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Cleanser

Plant Oil

Not Clean

The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the following ingredients are safe in the present practices of use andconcentration described in the safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing, which may be basedon a QRA...Potassium Hydroxystearate...

Formula

C18H35KO3

Mol. Weight

338.60

CAS #

34326-46-0

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 modern synthetic surfactant created by combining potassium with stearic acid derivatives. Developed in the 20th century for use as a mild cleanser and emulsifier in contemporary skincare and body care products.