Synonym(s)
CAS number: 7492-30-0; Potssiumricinates; Ricinoleic acid potassium salt
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
"Potassium...' means the element potassium, 'ricinoleate' means salts/esters of ricinoleic acid (12-hydroxy-9-octadecenoic acid)
Potassium ricinoleate is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as an emulsifier (surface-active substance which is used in cosmetic products as an auxiliary agent 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).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer