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PALM KERNELAMIDE METHYL MEA.

Insufficient Data CAS 371967-96-3 / SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

PALM KERNELAMIDE METHYL MEA is a multi-functional ingredient derived from palm kernel oil, primarily valued for its surfactant and emulsifying properties. It effectively facilitates the blending of immiscible liquids, enhances foam characteristics, and contributes to product consistency across various cosmetic formulations.

Summary

surfactant - cleansing surfactant - emulsifying surfactant - foam boosting viscosity controlling

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient operates as a surfactant by reducing surface tension, which enables the effective mixing of oil and water phases for cleansing and even product distribution. As an emulsifier, it is crucial for forming and maintaining stable emulsions, preventing separation. Furthermore, it acts as a foam booster, improving foam volume, structure, and stability, and serves as a viscosity regulator to achieve desired product texture. While a related compound, Palm Kernelamide MEA-B, is noted for potential skin-caring benefits like moisture retention and irritation reduction, these specific attributes are not explicitly established for PALM KERNELAMIDE METHYL MEA.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

This ingredient contributes to improved finished product stability at low temperatures, maintaining integrity down to -14°C. It is also suitable for cold-mixing processes.

Conflicts

  • Should not be incorporated into cosmetic products where there is a potential for the formation of N-nitroso compounds.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Unknown

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has assessed the safety of a broader group of ethanolamides, including closely related compounds like Palm Kernelamide MEA, concluding they are safe for use when formulated to be non-irritating and when N-nitroso compounds are not formed. However, PALM KERNELAMIDE METHYL MEA itself was not specifically detailed in the conclusion of these reviews. Independent sources, such as Paula's Choice, currently list this ingredient as 'Not rated'.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

While PALM KERNELAMIDE METHYL MEA offers valuable formulation benefits as a surfactant and emulsifier, specific safety and efficacy data for this exact ingredient are currently insufficient for a comprehensive precision skincare assessment.

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