Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 4028-10-8, N-Palmitoylsarcosine sodium, Sodium N-palmitoylsarcosinate, SARCOSINATE PN, Sodium palmitoylsarcosinate, NIKKOL SARCOSINATE P, NIKKOL SARCOSINATE PN, Glycine, Sodium salt
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Plant Oil
Clean
Sodium N-methyl-N-(1-oxohexadecyl)aminoacetate
Formula
C19H36NNaO3
Mol. Weight
349.50
CAS #
4028-10-8
Form
Liquid
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
Developed in the mid-20th century as a mild amino acid-based surfactant derived from palm oil. Created to provide gentler cleansing than traditional soaps.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
Industry max
Industry typically uses up to 4.0% in leave-on products (217 products reported). Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 607).
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR