Synonym(s)
CAS number: 61789-30-8; coconut soap
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"Potassium" refers to the element potassium; "cocoate" means fatty acids from coconut oil. Potassium cocoate is the potassium salt of coconut fatty acids. Potassium cocoate is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as an emulsifier (surface-active substance which is used in cosmetic products as an additive to combine 2 immiscible liquids - e.g. oil and water - into one emulsion) and as a surfactant (washing-active substance; improves the even distribution of the products during application).
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