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Surfactant

POTASSIUM HYDROGENATED COCOATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A potassium soap of hydrogenated coconut acid that provides gentle cleansing and a rich, creamy lather. Coconut-derived and biodegradable; widely used in soap-based facial and body cleansers.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild cleansing surfactant
  • Coconut-derived
  • Biodegradable
  • Produces creamy lather

Known concerns

  • Can be slightly drying on prolonged use
  • Higher pH than amphoteric surfactants

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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