Surfactant

Potassium Oleate (Sunflower Oil)

INCI: POTASSIUM OLEATE
CAS 143-18-0
Potassium Oleate (Sunflower Oil)* is an emulsifier that helps blend oil and water-based ingredients together to create a stable, uniform product.
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Surfactant — cleansing; Surfactant — emulsifying
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Potassium Oleate (Sunflower Oil)* is an emulsifier that helps blend oil and water-based ingredients together to create a stable, uniform product.

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
143-18-0
INCI
POTASSIUM OLEATE
Category
Surfactant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026