Potassium Caprylate/Caprate

AKA: Potassium salt of caprylic and capric acid

Synthetic

Cleanser

Clean

OriginDerived from caprylic and capric acids, which are medium-chain fatty acids typically sourced from coconut or palm kernel oils. Synthesized by neutralizing the fatty acid mixture with potassium hydroxide to form the potassium salt.

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

CAS #

-

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.

Hydrotrope

Removes Impurities

Surfactant Hydrotrope

Removes dirt and impurities

Improves ingredient solubility

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2019

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR