Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
- beauty
- cleaning
- pharma
Palm kernel oil
CAS 8023-79-8
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Palm kernel oil in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Elaeis guineensis extract”.
Also known as Elaeis guineensis extract · Elaeis guineensis flower extract · Elaeis guineensis fruit extract · Elaeis guineensis kernel cera · Elaeis guineensis kernel oil · Elaeis guineensis seed oil
Show all 23 names
Lipid,structured (from palm kernel oil) · Palm kernel oil (unhydrogenated) · Elaeis guineensis (palm) kernel oil · African oil palm seed oil · Dende seed oil · Palm nut oil · Elaeis guineensis (palm) extract · Elaeis guineensis (palm) flower extract · Elaeis guineensis (palm) fruit extract · Fats and Glyceridic oils, palm kernel · Huiles de palmiste · Oils, glyceridic, palm kernel · palm kernel Oils · Ole, Palmkern- · Palmkernoel · Palm seed oil · aceites, almendra de palma
Used in cosmetics as an emollient, a skin-conditioning agent and a skin protectant. Elaeis Guineensis Extract is the extract of the Palmoil Tree, Elaeis guineensis, Palmaceae.
- Emollient
- Skin conditioning
- Skin protecting
- Humectant
- Fragrance
- Conditioner
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Palm kernel oil appears in these published regulatory listings.
- In marketed US drugs
- Found in consumer products
- Beauty
- Cleaning
EUCosIngActive5 entries
- Elaeis Guineensis Extract is the extract of the Palmoil Tree, Elaeis guineensis, PalmaceaeSource →
- Elaeis Guineensis Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Palmoil Tree, Elaeis guineensis, PalmaceaeSource →
- Elaeis Guineensis Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of the Palmoil Tree, Elaeis guineensis, PalmaceaeSource →
- Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Cera is the wax fraction of the kernel oil of the Palmoil Tree, Elaeis guineensis, PalmaceaeSource →
- Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil is the oil obtained from the seeds of the Palmoil Tree, Elaeis guineensis, PalmaceaeSource →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 52 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Humectant, Fragrance.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 52 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Humectant, Fragrance.Source →
USFDAmarketed drug occurrenceFDA NDC lists this ingredient in 1 active drug products and 1 total products.
- FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 1 active drug products and 1 total products.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Palm kernel oil. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Palm kernel oil yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Where this comes from
- Open →
CosIng
regulatory · updated 2026-09-23
- Open →
EPA Chemical and Products Database
exposure · updated September 2014
- Open →
EPA DSSTox Identifiers
chemistry · updated 2025-12-29
- Open →
FDA National Drug Code Directory
regulatory · updated 2026-12-31
- Open →
FDA GSRS UNII
registry · updated 2026-02-26
- Open →
openFDA Substance
registry · updated 2026-05-24
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed Palm kernel oil in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Source records
52
Named organisations
6
Personal care
Typical roles
EmollientSkin conditioningSkin protectingHumectantFragranceConditioner
Found in these products
Their ingredient lists include Palm kernel oil; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
- M&M's peanutMars Wrigley · Snacks
- biscuitsNutella, Ferrero · Koek
- Barritas de trigo y arroz integral con chocolate con lechehacendado · Snacks
- Délices au CaramelLightbody · Snacks
- MaltesersMaltesers · Snacks
- mmsM&M's · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- Peanutm&m's · Snacks
- Peanut Chocolate Treat Bagm&m's · Snacks
- Margarina 100% vegetal con aceite de olivaFlora, Upfield · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- Sweet and salty nutNature Valley · Snacks
- Peanutm&m's · Snacks
- M&M's BiscuitM&M'S · Koek
- Elegant collection a decadent 16 piece private reserve chocolate assortment, assortmentRussell Stover Candies Inc. · Snacks
- PeanutM&M's · Snacks
- m&mas minisM&M's · Snacks
- M&M's Peanutm&m's · Snacks
- Pro activ expertFruit d'Or · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- M&M minisM&M´s
- Dark Chocolate Nuts and Sea Salt granola barKind · Snacks
- Sweet & Salty Nut Peanut Chewy Granola BarNature Valley · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- Quarkriegel SalzkarmelPico · Dairies
- Margarine Oméga 3 BioBonneterre,Royal Wessanen N.V · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- M&M's PeanutM&M's · Snacks
- Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter CupsSkinny Dipped · Snacks
Often appears with
Ingredients that frequently appear alongside Palm kernel oil in the catalog.