Sodium Palm Kernelate

INCI: SODIUM PALM KERNELATE

CAS Number
61789-89-7
Function
Surfactant – cleansing, Surfactant – emulsifying, Viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; widely used in bar soaps

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Safety Data

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

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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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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

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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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