Potassium Macadamiate
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Potassium Macadamiate is the potassium salt of Macadamia Acid.
What does it do?
Potassium Macadamiate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
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Surfactant - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
EU regulatory status
Potassium Macadamiate 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 Macadamiate?
Potassium Macadamiate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Potassium Macadamiate is the potassium salt of Macadamia Acid.
Is Potassium Macadamiate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Potassium Macadamiate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Potassium Macadamiate do in cosmetic products?
Potassium Macadamiate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - foam boosting.
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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: 07/07/2020