Potassium Rapeseedate

Potassium Rapeseedate 1
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Potassium Rapeseedate 2
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AKA: Potassium rapeseed oil salt, Potassium canola salt
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginRapeseed (Brassicaceae family) is native to Canada, China, and India. Cold-pressed from the seed to obtain oil. Potassium salt formed through saponification of rapeseed oil fatty acids for cleansing applications.
Potassium salt of the fatty acids derived from Brassica campestris, Brassicaceae
Family
Brassicaceae (Mustard/Cabbage family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
85995-94-4
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Removes Impurities
Emulsifier
Controls Viscosity
Removes dirt and impurities
Mixes oil and water
Controls product thickness
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