Synonym(s)
CAS number: 3414-89-9
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"Potassium" refers to the alkali metal potassium, "linoleate salts/esters of linoleic acid (octadeca-9,12-dienoic acid)
Potassium linoleate is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as a detergent, emulsifier (surface-active substance used as an auxiliary agent in cosmetic preparations to combine two immiscible liquids - e.g. oil and water - to form an emulsion) and viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products).
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