Potassium cornate (inci)

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 15.01.2025

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CAS number: 61789-23-9

Definition
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"Potassium" refers to the element potassium. Potassium cornate is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as an emulsifier (surface-active substance that is used in cosmetic products as an additive to combine 2 immiscible liquids - e.g. oil and water - into an emulsion) and as a surfactant (washing-active substance; improves the even distribution of products during application).

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Emulsifiers;