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POTASSIUM HYDROGENATED COCOATE.

Valuable / SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

This ingredient is a potassium salt of fatty acids derived from hydrogenated coconut oil. It functions primarily as a gentle yet effective anionic surfactant, helping to emulsify, cleanse, and create a rich lather in skincare formulations, while also contributing to skin conditioning.

Summary

emulsifying surfactant cleansing foaming

Science

Mechanism of Action

Potassium Hydrogenated Cocoate operates by significantly lowering surface tension, facilitating the harmonious blending of oil and water. This action efficiently lifts and suspends impurities from the skin, enabling thorough cleansing. Beyond its primary role, it enhances the tactile experience of cleansing products by generating a luxurious foam and imparts a soft, conditioned feel to the skin.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Insufficient-data confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH 9 – 10
0 7 14

Stability

The pure substance typically exhibits a slightly alkaline pH between 9.0 and 10.0. It maintains robust stability and effectiveness across a broad pH spectrum, particularly in neutral to alkaline conditions, and performs reliably over a wide temperature range. For optimal preservation and to inhibit oxidation, it should be stored in sealed containers under standard warehouse conditions.

Conflicts

  • acids (to prevent fatty acid precipitation)

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Sensitization risk Low

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has deemed coconut oil-derived ingredients, including Potassium Hydrogenated Cocoate, safe for use in cosmetic and personal care products. It is generally well-tolerated, with minimal reports of skin irritation in clinical assessments. While a related ingredient, Potassium Cocoate, is considered safe up to 35% in products (and below 10% for children's products), specific maximum concentrations for Potassium Hydrogenated Cocoate were not determined in the CIR review. Highly concentrated raw material forms may cause eye irritation, and potentially skin irritation or respiratory issues in susceptible individuals, but this risk is significantly mitigated in diluted cosmetic formulations. Its use in cosmetics marketed in the EU is permissible, and its FDA status is supported by the CIR report.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

A valuable, well-tolerated surfactant derived from coconut oil that effectively cleanses and conditions the skin, making it a cornerstone for gentle cleansing formulations.

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