Potassium Babassuate

Potassium Babassuate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Potassium salt of babassu oil, Potassium babassu oil
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Potassium salt of the fatty acids derived from babassu oil (Orbignya oleifera)
CAS #
226993-76-6
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.
Removes Impurities
Emulsifier
Removes dirt and impurities
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
A saponified form of babassu oil, derived from the babassu palm native to Brazil. Babassu oil was traditionally used by indigenous peoples for skin and hair care; the potassium salt version is a modern creation for use as a natural emulsifier.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR