Potassium Palmate

AKA: Potassium salt of palmitic acid, Palmitic acid potassium salt

Synthetic

Cleanser

Clean

OriginDerived from palm oil or other fatty acids, potassium palmate belongs to the soap/surfactant chemical family. Produced by saponification of palm fatty acids with potassium hydroxide under controlled conditions.

Potassium salt of palm acid

CAS #

8015-80-3; 8007-24-7; 8002-03-7; 68425-36-5; 91051-35-3

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Cleansing

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

Cleansing Surfactant

Removes Impurities

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

Leave-onNot reported

Rinse-off0.3–3%

0%50%100%

CIR reported use · 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