Potassium Babassuate

Potassium Babassuate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Potassium salt of babassu oil, Potassium babassu oil
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from babassu oil, a vegetable fat extracted from the nuts of the Orbignya phalerata palm tree. Produced through saponification or esterification of babassu oil fatty acids with potassium hydroxide.
Potassium salt of the fatty acids derived from babassu oil (Orbignya oleifera)
CAS #
226993-76-6
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR