Is Potassium Olivate safe in cosmetics?
Potassium Olivate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Cosmetic Ingredient
Potassium Olivate
Also known as: Olive oil fatty acids, potassium salts, Potassium salt of the fatty acids derived from olea europaea, EINECS 268-921-2, Olive oil acids, potassium salt, Olive oil acids, potassium salts (+2 more)
INCI: POTASSIUM OLIVATE
Potassium Olivate (CAS 68154-77-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant — cleansing; Surfactant — emulsifying. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Surfactant — cleansing; Surfactant — emulsifying
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted; CIR reviewed olive oil derivatives as safe
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Potassium Olivate.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
3 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
ecotoxicity
{"biodegradable": "yes", "biodegradation_days": "28-60", "bioaccumulative": "no", "aquatic_toxicity_level": "low", "coral_reef_safe": "yes", "marine_toxicity": "low aquatic toxicity", "freshwater_toxicity": "minimal impact", "endocrine_disruptor": "no", "persistent_organic_pollutant": "no", "microplastic": "no", "nano_particle": "no", "hawaii_banned": "no", "eu_restricted_environmental": "no", "pa…
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_value": "20.0", "hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "yes", "emulsifier_type": "o_w", "critical_packing_parameter": "0.16-0.25", "emulsion_stabilization_mechanism": "electrostatic_steric", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "oleic_acid,glycerin", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "4-12", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "88-96", "electrolyte_tolerance": "very_low", "pH_emulsion_stability_range": "9.0-11.5", "viscosity_buildi…
surfactant
{"cas_number": "143-18-0", "surfactant_type": "anionic", "chemical_class": "fatty_acid_soap", "charge_at_use_ph": "negative", "cmc_critical_micelle_concentration_mm": "11.0", "hlb_value": "44.0", "foam_volume_ml_ross_miles": "142", "foam_quality": "creamy", "foam_stability_5min_pct": "84", "cleansing_power_rating_1_to_10": "7.7", "oil_emulsification_capacity": "very good", "sebum_removal_efficienc…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Potassium Olivate.
Regulatory Flags
epa_safer_alternative
Known Synonyms
Olive oil fatty acids, potassium salts
Potassium salt of the fatty acids derived from olea europaea
EINECS 268-921-2
Olive oil acids, potassium salt
Olive oil acids, potassium salts
Olive oil fatty acids, potassium salt
Olive oil, potassium soap
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Emulsifier
Regulatory Lists
SCIL (9/2019)
Europe; Personal care - body hygiene - hand soap
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Potassium Olivate allowed in the EU?
Potassium Olivate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Potassium Olivate do in cosmetics?
Potassium Olivate functions as: Surfactant — cleansing; Surfactant — emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68154-77-8.
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