Potassium Caprylate/Caprate

AKA: Potassium salt of caprylic and capric acid

Synthetic

Cleanser

Plant Oil

Clean

Potassium Caprylate/Caprate is the potassium salt of a mixture of Caprylic Acid and Capric Acid

CAS #

-

Form

Liquid

Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Hydrotrope

Removes Impurities

Surfactant Hydrotrope

Removes dirt and impurities

Improves ingredient solubility

Traditional Use

Synthetic preservative derived from caprylic acid (found in coconut oil). Developed in the 20th century as a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent for cosmetics and personal care products.

EWG

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

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

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