Sodium Palmoyl Glutamate

AKA “Sodium palmitoyl glutamate, Sodium N-palmitoyl-L-glutamate, Monosodium N-palmitoyl-L-glutamate, UNII-KVF4175O54, KVF4175O54, L-Glutamic acid, N-(1-oxohexadecyl)-, monosodium salt, sodium salt (1:1), 35057-12-6, RefChem:203093”

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Ingredient Facts

Sodium palmoyl glutamate

AKA: Sodium palmitoyl glutamate, Sodium N-palmitoyl-L-glutamate, Monosodium N-palmitoyl-L-glutamate, UNII-KVF4175O54, KVF4175O54, L-Glutamic acid, N-(1-oxohexadecyl)-, Monosodium salt, Sodium salt (1:1), 35057-12-6, RefChem:203093

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Cleanser

Amino Acid

Clean

Sodium hydrogen N-palm-oil acyl glutamate

Effective at 15.55%

Formula

C21H38NNaO5

Mol. Weight

407.50

CAS #

35057-12-6

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Surfactant Cleansing

Anti-Inflammatory

Antimicrobial

Fights Acne

Removes dirt and impurities

Lifts away dirt and oil

Traditional Use

Developed in the late 20th century as a mild amino acid surfactant derived from palm oil. Created to provide gentle, skin-friendly cleansing for sensitive skin and baby care products.