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Is Potassium Isostearate vegan?

Potassium Isostearate

Potassium Isostearate is the potassium salt of isostearic acid, used as a surfactant and emulsifier in cosmetics; isostearic acid may be derived from plant or animal fatty acid sources.

Also known as Potassium salt of isostearic acid
INCI name Potassium Isostearate
CAS number 68413-46-7
EC number 270-218-0
CosIng ID 59221
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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