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Surfactant

POTASSIUM TALLATE

CAS 61790-44-1 Updated
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Potassium soap of tall oil fatty acids — used in liquid cleansers for foam and cleansing. Generally mild but tall oil composition varies and rosin-acid residues can sensitize, so good supplier control matters.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Liquid soap chemistry
  • Mild cleansing
  • Foaming

Known concerns

  • Tall-oil specification variability
  • Possible rosin acid sensitizers
  • Drying at high pH

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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