Potassium Cocoate

Potassium Cocoate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Potassium coconut oil, Potassium coconut soap
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil, a fatty oil extracted from coconut palm fruit (Cocos nucifera) kernels. Produced through saponification of coconut oil with potassium hydroxide to create potassium salts.
Potassum salt of coconut acid
CAS #
61789-30-8
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
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.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 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
Leave-on28%
Rinse-off0.03–40%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2008 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR