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Is Potassium Castorate vegetarian?

Potassium Castorate

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Potassium Castorate is the potassium salt of the fatty acids derived from castor oil, used as a surfactant and emulsifier in cosmetics.

INCI name Potassium Castorate
CAS number 8013-05-6
EC number 232-388-4
CosIng ID 79511
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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