POTASSIUM COCOATE- ▸ Cleansing: Surfactant cleansing base for liquid soaps and washes
- ▸ Foaming: Foam generation in cleansing formulations
- ▸ Emulsification: Soap-based emulsifier in formulated cleansers
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Potassium cocoate (CAS 61789-30-8) is the potassium salt of the fatty acids of coconut oil — a potassium soap. It is used as a cleansing surfactant and foaming agent in liquid soaps and in personal-care and household cleansers. As an alkali-metal salt of fatty acids it is, by definition, a soap.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is potassium cocoate coconut oil?
No. Potassium cocoate (CAS 61789-30-8) is the potassium salt of the fatty acids derived from coconut oil, not coconut oil itself. It is produced by saponifying coconut-oil fatty acids with potassium hydroxide, making it a potassium soap rather than the parent oil.
Is potassium cocoate a soap?
Yes. As an alkali-metal salt of fatty acids, potassium cocoate is by definition a soap. It is used as a cleansing surfactant and foaming base in liquid soaps and in personal-care and household cleansers.
What is potassium cocoate used for?
It is used as a cleansing surfactant and foaming agent in liquid soaps, washes, and household cleansers, and as a soap-based emulsifier in formulated cleaning products. It is supplied to formulators as a surfactant base.
Is potassium cocoate biodegradable?
Soaps based on natural fatty acids, including potassium cocoate, are generally regarded as readily biodegradable. For specific biodegradation data applicable to your application, refer to the supplier SDS and technical data sheet, which we provide per lot.
What packaging is potassium cocoate available in for bulk supply?
We supply potassium cocoate to manufacturers in industrial packaging such as drums, IBCs, and totes, with a Certificate of Analysis per lot. It classifies under HS 3401.20 (soap in other forms). Request a quote with your volume and packaging preference.