Sodium Hydrogenated Palmate
AKA “Hydrogenated Palm Oil Soap, Palm Soap”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Sodium hydrogenated palmate
AKA: Hydrogenated Palm Oil Soap, Palm Soap
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
Sodium 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
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
A saponified form of hydrogenated palm oil developed for cosmetic surfactants. Modern creation combining the traditional use of palm oil in African and Southeast Asian skincare with synthetic chemistry.
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