Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
May be drying/irritating to sensitive skin at high concentrations (alkaline pH); palm kernel sourcing raises sustainability/RSPO considerations; ensure no residual lye
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Palm Kernelate safe in cosmetics?
May be drying/irritating to sensitive skin at high concentrations (alkaline pH); palm kernel sourcing raises sustainability/RSPO considerations; ensure no residual lye The EU classifies Sodium Palm Kernelate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Sodium Palm Kernelate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Palm Kernelate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Palm Kernelate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Palm Kernelate functions as: Surfactant – cleansing, Surfactant – emulsifying, Viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61789-89-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Palm Kernelate?
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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