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Surfactant

POTASSIUM PALMITATE

CAS 2624-31-9 Updated
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Potassium palmitate — a classic potassium soap of palmitic acid that cleans and foams. Effective but alkaline, so it can be a bit drying for sensitive or barrier-impaired skin.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Foaming soap surfactant
  • Skin cleansing
  • Plant fatty-acid derived
  • Long history in soap-bar formulas

Known concerns

  • Alkaline soap — can disrupt skin pH
  • Drying with prolonged contact
  • Stripping in hard water

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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