Sodium Palmitate

Sodium Palmitate

AKA “408-35-5, Palmitic acid sodium salt, Sodium hexadecanoate, Hexadecanoic acid, sodium salt, Palmitic acid, Sodium pentadecanecarboxylate, JQ43KP6296, sodium salt (1:1), C-LUBE 16”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Sodium palmitate

AKA: 408-35-5, Palmitic acid sodium salt, Sodium hexadecanoate, Hexadecanoic acid, Sodium salt, Palmitic acid, Sodium pentadecanecarboxylate, JQ43KP6296, Sodium salt (1:1), C-LUBE 16

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

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...Sodium Palmitate...

Solubility INSOL IN WATER, SPARINGLY SOL IN COLD ALC /PALMITIC ACID/

Formula

C16H31NaO2

Mol. Weight

278.41

CAS #

408-35-5

State

Dry Powder; 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

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.

Viscosity Controlling

Surfactant Cleansing

Surfactant Emulsifying

Anti-Inflammatory

Antimicrobial

Fights Acne

Traditional Use

Derived from palmitic acid found in palm oil, used traditionally in African and Southeast Asian soap-making for centuries. Palm soaps were valued for skin conditioning and gentle cleansing.