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Is Potassium Linoleate vegetarian?

Potassium Linoleate

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Potassium Linoleate is the potassium salt of linoleic acid, a fatty acid typically derived from vegetable oils, used as a surfactant and emulsifying agent in cosmetics.

Also known as 9,12-Octadecadienoic acid (Z,Z)-, potassium salt, Potassium salt of linoleic acid
INCI name Potassium Linoleate
CAS number 3414-89-9
EC number 222-308-6
CosIng ID 79624
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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