AKA: Potassium docosanoate, 7211-53-2, Docosanoic acid, Potassium salt (1:1), BEHENIC ACID, POTASSIUM SALT
Synthetic
Cleanser
Clean
OriginDerived from behenic acid, a long-chain saturated fatty acid typically sourced from plant oils like rapeseed or coconut. Synthesized by neutralizing behenic acid with potassium hydroxide through saponification.
Potassium salt of behenic acid
Formula
C22H43KO2
Mol. Weight
378.70
CAS #
7211-53-2
Form
Liquid
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.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
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