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PALMAMIDE MIPA.

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

Palmamide MIPA is a functional lipid-based amide crucial for stabilizing cosmetic formulations, particularly those blending oil and water. It also enhances product texture and performance by boosting foam and regulating viscosity, making it common in cleansing and conditioning products.

Summary

Emulsion Stabilizer Cleansing Agent Emulsifier Surfactant - Foam Boosting Viscosity Controlling

Science

Mechanism of Action

Palmamide MIPA operates as an emulsifier, significantly reducing the interfacial tension between immiscible phases (e.g., oil and water) to facilitate stable emulsion formation. Concurrently, it acts as an emulsion stabilizer, preserving the homogeneity and extending the shelf life of these blends. Its surfactant properties decrease the surface tension of a product, ensuring even application, and function as a foam booster to enhance the volume, structure, and stability of lather in cleansing formulations.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Generally stable, but can be susceptible to oxidation.

Conflicts

  • N-nitrosating agents (potential for nitrosamine formation)
  • Strong oxidants (potential for burning reactions)

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Sensitization risk Low

As part of the Alkyl Amide MIPA group, it is deemed safe for cosmetic use by the CIR Expert Panel. However, formulations should avoid N-nitrosating agents to prevent the formation of nitrosamines.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Palmamide MIPA is a valuable functional ingredient for cosmetic formulations, crucial for achieving stable emulsions, desirable textures, and effective cleansing properties, with a confirmed safe-as-used status by the CIR Expert Panel.

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