Potassium Ricinoleate

Potassium Ricinoleate 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 23716429
AKA: 7492-30-0, Caswell No. 701A, Ricinoleic acid, Monopotassium salt, HSDB 2167, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 079023
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginDerived from castor oil, a vegetable oil extracted from castor beans (Ricinus communis seeds). Produced through saponification of castor oil with potassium hydroxide, creating a potassium salt.
Potassium ricinoleate
Solubility Soluble in water
Formula
C18H33KO3
Mol. Weight
336.60
CAS #
7492-30-0
Form
Liquid
State
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.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed4 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2025
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR