murphySodium Palmitate
AKA: 408-35-5, Palmitic acid sodium salt, Sodium hexadecanoate, Hexadecanoic acid, Sodium salt, Palmitic acid, Sodium pentadecanecarboxylate, Sodium salt (1:1), C-LUBE 16
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginDerived from palm oil, a triglyceride composed of glycerol and fatty acids from the Elaeis guineensis palm.
Produced through saponification of palm oil with sodium hydroxide, creating sodium salts of palmitic acid.
The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the following ingredients are safe in the present practices of use andconcentration described in the safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing, which may be basedon a QRA...Sodium Palmitate...
Solubility INSOL IN WATER, SPARINGLY SOL IN COLD ALC /PALMITIC ACID/
Formula
C16H31NaO2
Mol. Weight
278.41
CAS #
408-35-5
State
Dry Powder; 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
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR