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Is Potassium Cocoate vegan?

Potassium Cocoate

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Potassium Cocoate is the potassium salt of coconut fatty acids, produced by saponifying coconut oil with potassium hydroxide. It is widely used as a cleansing surfactant in liquid soaps and cosmetic products.

INCI name Potassium Cocoate
CAS number 61789-30-8
EC number 263-049-9
CosIng ID 79516
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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