Palmamide MIPA

Palmamide MIPA molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Palmitic acid isopropanolamide, Palmoyl MIPA
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from palm oil fatty acids and isopropanolamine as starting materials. Synthesized through amidation reaction between palm fatty acids and N-(2-hydroxypropyl)amine.
Amides, palm-oil, N-(2-hydroxypropyl)
CAS #
10233-13-3
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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
The paper trail
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🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2025
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR