Sodium Rapeseedate
AKA “Sodium rapeseed oil, Rapeseed oil sodium salt
Fatty Acid
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Ingredient Facts
Sodium rapeseedate
AKA: Sodium rapeseed oil, Rapeseed oil sodium salt
Fatty Acid · Cleansing | Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying | Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Fatty Acid
Clean
A natural plant-based cleanser derived from rapeseed oil that gently removes dirt and oil while helping create a smooth, stable texture in the formula.
CAS #
68440-17-5
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Botanical. Rapeseed (Brassica napus) is a cruciferous plant native to Europe and widely cultivated in Canada. Cold-pressed from the seeds to obtain rapeseed oil. Saponified through alkaline hydrolysis to produce fatty acid salts.
Plant Part
Seed
Function
Cleansing | Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying | Viscosity Controlling
Benefits
Cleansing
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Viscosity Controlling
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic ingredient derived from rapeseed oil through saponification. Developed as a plant-based alternative to synthetic detergents and emulsifiers in cosmetics.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR
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