Palm Kernelamide MIPA

AKA: MIPA-Palm Kernel Amide, Isopropanolamine Palm Kernel Amide

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Not Clean

Amides, palm kernel, N-(2-hydroxypropyl)-

CAS #

73807-15-5

Functions

Emulsion Stabilising

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Foam Boosting

Viscosity Controlling

Stabilizes Emulsion

Cleansing Surfactant

Emulsifier

Boosts Lather

Traditional Use

A synthetic surfactant derived from palm kernel oil and monoisopropanolamine. Created as a cosmetic cleansing agent and foam booster in modern formulations.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Caution

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Caution

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

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

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR