Sodium Palmate
Our database includes 196 products that contain Sodium Palmate.
Explained
Sodium Palmate is a surfactant and used to saponify fatty acids. It can be derived from palm oil or synthetically created.
As a surfactant, it helps lift dirt and oil off the skin to be cleansed.
Sodium Palmate is also used during the soap-making process to saponify fatty acids. This helps soap creates bubbles without leaving residue on the skin.
What it does
Cleansing
To free from dirt, contamination, or impurities
Emulsifying
The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.3%
Top categories
Cleansers
Haircare
Masks
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
References
Products with Sodium Palmate
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
38009
INCI Name
SODIUM PALMATE
EC #
 263-162-3
All Functions
Cleansing, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling
