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Palm Kernelamide MIPA
AKA “MIPA-Palm Kernel Amide, Isopropanolamine Palm Kernel Amide”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Palm kernelamide mipa
AKA: MIPA-Palm Kernel Amide, Isopropanolamine Palm Kernel Amide
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 3
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Amides, palm kernel, N-(2-hydroxypropyl)-
CAS #
73807-15-5
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Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Stabilizes Emulsion
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Boosts Lather
Traditional Use
A synthetic surfactant derived from palm kernel oil and monoisopropanolamine. Created as a cosmetic cleansing agent and foam booster in modern formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR