Potassium Soyate

Potassium Soyate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Potassium salt of soy fatty acids, Potassium soybean oil
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginNative to USA. Derived from soybean oil, a legume crop processed primarily in the USA and other major agricultural regions. Produced through saponification of soy oil using potassium hydroxide to create potassium fatty acid salts.
Fatty acids, soybean oil, potassium salts
CAS #
61790-24-7
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Soy
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 →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
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