# Sodium palmitate

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid2041127
Categories: beauty, cleaning
Functions: Anti-caking agent, Cleaning agent, Emulsifier, Lubricating agent, Processing aids not otherwise specified, Surfactant (surface active agent), Thickening agent, Viscosity modifier
Identifier: DTXSID2041127

> Sodium palmitate is used as anti-caking agent / cleaning agent. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 63 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care, Construction and building materials. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 63 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care, Construction and building materials.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 63 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care, Construction and building materials. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Emulsifier, Viscosity modifier.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._