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PALM KERNELAMIDE MIPA.

Valuable / EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Palm Kernelamide MIPA is a multi-functional surfactant derived from palm kernel oil, widely utilized in cosmetic formulations. It primarily acts as a cleansing agent, an emulsifier that helps blend dissimilar ingredients, and an emulsion stabilizer to maintain product integrity. Additionally, it enhances foam and adjusts product viscosity.

Summary

emulsion stabilizing cleansing emulsifying foam boosting viscosity controlling

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient operates on multiple fronts within a formulation. As a surfactant, it reduces surface tension, enabling it to efficiently cleanse the skin by lifting dirt, oil, and impurities. It further functions as an emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer, ensuring the uniform distribution of oil and water phases, preventing product separation. In cleansing formulations, it boosts lather volume and stability while also serving as a viscosity modifier to achieve desired product consistency.

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

Palm Kernelamide MIPA, like related MIPA amides, demonstrates robust stability across a broad pH range, including neutral, alkaline, and acidic conditions, and maintains thermal stability. It is chemically stable when stored properly, shielded from excessive heat, direct sunlight, and moisture.

Conflicts

  • strong oxidizing agents
  • strong acids
  • reactive chemicals
  • nitrosating agents

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Sensitization risk Unknown

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel concluded that Palm Kernelamide MIPA, along with other alkyl amide MIPA ingredients, is safe for use in cosmetics under current practices and concentrations, provided it is formulated to be non-irritating. While no specific maximum concentration for Palm Kernelamide MIPA was provided, the highest reported leave-on dermal use concentration for a related ingredient (Oleamide MIPA) was 0.4% in a face and neck formulation. For Cocamide MIPA, a maximum of 1% was reported in rinse-off body and hand products. In the European Union, it is not specifically restricted but general good manufacturing practices for impurities are implied. It is crucial to avoid co-formulating this ingredient with nitrosating agents to prevent the formation of potentially harmful nitrosamines. No specific FDA regulatory status was identified.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Palm Kernelamide MIPA is a valuable multi-functional surfactant that enhances product stability, texture, and cleansing efficacy, deemed safe for use when properly formulated.

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