Potassium Tallate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Potassium salt of tall oil fatty acids
Synthetic
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Clean
Fatty acids, tall-oil, potassium salts
CAS #
61790-44-1
Form
Liquid
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing Surfactant
Removes Impurities
Traditional Use
A potassium salt of tall oil fatty acids developed in the 20th century. Tall oil, a byproduct of wood pulping, was adapted for cosmetics as a sustainable emulsifier and conditioning agent.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR