Potassium Castorate
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
fatty acids, castor oil, potassium salts
What does it do?
Potassium Castorate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Potassium Castorate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Potassium Castorate?
Potassium Castorate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. fatty acids, castor oil, potassium salts
Is Potassium Castorate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Potassium Castorate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Potassium Castorate do in cosmetic products?
Potassium Castorate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing.
What is the CAS number of Potassium Castorate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Potassium Castorate is 8013-05-6.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010