Palm Kernel Acid

Palm Kernel Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 75 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI namePALM KERNEL ACID
FunctionCLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
CAS number101403-98-9
EC number309-936-7
Prevalence75 products (0.08% of dataset)
Most used inBody
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches50

Used in

Body Washes 70.7%Face Cleansers 22.7%Hand Soaps 2.7%Body Scrubs 1.3%Grooming 1.3%Makeup Applicators 1.3%

Frequently asked

What does Palm Kernel Acid do in skincare?
Palm Kernel Acid functions as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Palm Kernel Acid?
It is most commonly found in Body products, especially body washes (70.7% of its uses).

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