Potassium Hydrogenated Palmate
AKA “Potassium Soap, Palm Oil Soap”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Potassium hydrogenated palmate
AKA: Potassium Soap, Palm Oil Soap
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
Potassium salt of hydrogenated palm acid
Effective at 30.0%
CAS #
8015-80-3; 8007-24-7; 8002-03-7; 68425-36-5; 91051-35-3
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing Surfactant
Removes Impurities
Traditional Use
A synthetic surfactant derived from hydrogenated palm oil combined with potassium. Created in the modern era as a cleansing and emulsifying agent for personal care products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.0005%
60.0%
0%84%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.3-4 | 0.001-3 | 0.01-15 | 0.0005-60 | 0.06-3
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR