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Surfactant

SODIUM PALMITATE

CAS 408-35-5
75

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

The sodium salt of palmitic acid — a classic soap ingredient. Effective cleanser but can feel drying at alkaline pH.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Traditional soap surfactant
  • Cleans effectively
  • Solid bar structure

Known concerns

  • Alkaline pH can be drying
  • May strip natural oils

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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