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Surfactant

AMMONIUM PALM KERNEL SULFATE

CAS 223705-48-4 Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

An ammonium-salt sulfate surfactant from palm kernel oil — solid foaming and cleansing power, milder than ammonium lauryl sulfate but still in the SLS-style category. Fine in rinse-off, drying with overuse.

Function

CLEANSINGFOAMINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Strong foaming and cleansing
  • Effective sebum and dirt removal
  • Lower irritation than lauryl sulfates

Known concerns

  • Anionic surfactant — can dry skin with overuse
  • Eye irritation in shampoos
  • Palm-derived sustainability footprint

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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