Potassium Palmate
AKA “Potassium salt of palmitic acid, Palmitic acid potassium salt”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Potassium palmate
AKA: Potassium salt of palmitic acid, Palmitic acid potassium salt
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Cleanser
Clean
Potassium salt of palm acid
CAS #
8015-80-3; 8007-24-7; 8002-03-7; 68425-36-5; 91051-35-3
Form
Liquid
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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
Saponified form of palm oil (potassium salt), reflecting centuries of traditional soap production in tropical regions, adapted for contemporary cosmetic cleansing formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR