Potassium Palmitate

Potassium Palmitate

AKA “2624-31-9, HEXADECANOIC ACID, POTASSIUM SALT, UNII-KTC40CLC68, EINECS 220-088-6, KTC40CLC68, DTXSID0042321, E-470(I)PALMITIC ACID, INS-470(I)PALMITIC ACID, INS NO.470(I)PALMITIC ACID”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Potassium palmitate

AKA: 2624-31-9, HEXADECANOIC ACID, POTASSIUM SALT, UNII-KTC40CLC68, EINECS 220-088-6, KTC40CLC68, DTXSID0042321, E-470(I)PALMITIC ACID, INS-470(I)PALMITIC ACID, INS NO.470(I)PALMITIC ACID

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Clean

The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the following ingredients are safe in the present practices of use andconcentration described in the safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing, which may be basedon a QRA...Potassium Palmitate...

Formula

C16H31KO2

Mol. Weight

294.51

CAS #

2624-31-9

Form

Powder

State

Dry Powder

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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.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Cleansing Surfactant

Emulsifier

Removes Impurities

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

A potassium salt of palmitic acid developed in the 20th century as a modern soap and emulsifying agent. It replaced traditional animal fat-based soaps and is used in cosmetics for cleansing and stabilization.