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
Fragrance · Humectant · Softener and conditioner
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Why it's flagged
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 52 composition records across product categories including Personal care.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Palm kernel oil appears in these published regulatory listings.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty|cleaning
- currently_marketed_ndc
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- ingredient_type:ingredient substance
- marketed_drug_ingredient
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 →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for Palm kernel oil. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Where it appears
Prevalence of Palm kernel oil in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
52
Brands
6
Personal care
Typical roles
FragranceHumectantSoftener and conditioner
Found in these products
- M&M's peanutMars Wrigley · SnacksCritical
- biscuitsNutella, Ferrero · KoekCritical
- Barritas de trigo y arroz integral con chocolate con lechehacendado · SnacksHigh
- Délices au CaramelLightbody · SnacksCritical
- MaltesersMaltesers · SnacksCritical
- mmsM&M's · Plant Based Foods And BeveragesCritical
- Peanutm&m's · SnacksCritical
- Peanut Chocolate Treat Bagm&m's · SnacksCritical
- Margarina 100% vegetal con aceite de olivaFlora, Upfield · Plant Based Foods And BeveragesHigh
- Sweet and salty nutNature Valley · SnacksHigh
- Peanutm&m's · SnacksCritical
- M&M's BiscuitM&M'S · KoekCritical
- Elegant collection a decadent 16 piece private reserve chocolate assortment, assortmentRussell Stover Candies Inc. · SnacksCritical
- PeanutM&M's · SnacksCritical
- m&mas minisM&M's · SnacksHigh
- M&M's Peanutm&m's · SnacksCritical
- Pro activ expertFruit d'Or · Plant Based Foods And BeveragesHigh
- M&M minisM&M´sHigh
- Dark Chocolate Nuts and Sea Salt granola barKind · SnacksMinor
- Sweet & Salty Nut Peanut Chewy Granola BarNature Valley · Plant Based Foods And BeveragesHigh
- Quarkriegel SalzkarmelPico · DairiesModerate
- Margarine Oméga 3 BioBonneterre,Royal Wessanen N.V · Plant Based Foods And BeveragesHigh
- M&M's PeanutM&M's · SnacksCritical
- Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter CupsSkinny Dipped · SnacksHigh
Often appears with
Ingredients that frequently appear alongside Palm kernel oil in the catalog.