Hydrogenated Palm Acid

AKA: Hydrogenated Palm Oil Fatty Acid

Synthetic

Acid

Clean

OriginDerived from palm oil, a triglyceride-rich natural fat from the Elaeis guineensis palm fruit. Produced through catalytic hydrogenation, which saturates the fatty acid chains to increase stability and melting point.

Fatty acids, palm-oil, hydrogenated

CAS #

84238-17-5

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Opacifying

Adds Opacity

Anti-Aging Benefits

Antioxidant Protection

Reduces Inflammation

Creates creamy opacity

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2017

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR