AKA: Palmitoylethanolamide, Palmidrol, 544-31-0, N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)hexadecanamide, Palmitoyl ethanolamide, Palmitic acid monoethanolamide, Hydroxyethylpalmitamide, Loramine P 256, Palmitylethanolamide, Palmidrolum
WHAT IS IT? Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
Hexadecanamide, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-
WHAT DOES IT DO? Traditional Use
Created from palmitic acid and monoethanolamine in the 1960s-1970s, developed as a foaming agent and surfactant modifier for personal care products requiring improved lather stability.
IS IT CLEAN? Regulatory Status
JAPAN ⚠ restricted
IS IT FOR ME? Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
CAN I TRUST THIS? The paper trail
🛡️ Safety-assessed 2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR