Sodium Hydrogenated Palmate

INCI: SODIUM HYDROGENATED PALMATE

CAS Number
68953-05-9
Function
Cleansing, Surfactant – Cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; sodium salts of hydrogenated palm fatty acids are GRAS-related for food

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Palm-derived — RSPO certification and sustainability documentation essential for COSMOS/ECOCERT and market positioning; potentially drying at high concentrations without co-surfactant blending; virtually identical safety profile to sodium palmate with additional hydrogenation saturation

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Hydrogenated Palmate safe in cosmetics?

Palm-derived — RSPO certification and sustainability documentation essential for COSMOS/ECOCERT and market positioning; potentially drying at high concentrations without co-surfactant blending; virtually identical safety profile to sodium palmate with additional hydrogenation saturation The EU classifies Sodium Hydrogenated Palmate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Hydrogenated Palmate allowed in the EU?

Sodium Hydrogenated Palmate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium Hydrogenated Palmate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Hydrogenated Palmate functions as: Cleansing, Surfactant – Cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68953-05-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Hydrogenated Palmate?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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