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POTASSIUM PALM KERNELATE

CAS 70969-43-6 Updated
62

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Potassium soap of palm kernel oil fatty acids — a traditional soap base for bars and liquids. Effective cleanser but alkaline pH can be drying with frequent use.

Function

CLEANSINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Foaming soap base for bar/liquid soaps
  • Plant-derived fatty-acid soap
  • Effective cleanser

Known concerns

  • Alkaline pH — can be drying to skin
  • Palm sourcing — sustainability concerns

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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