Does Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner contain palm oil?Updated 12 hours ago
TL;DR: Some surfactants in Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner are palm-derived, including Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Cocamidopropyl Betaine. All surfactants are sourced from RSPO-certified suppliers (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil), an independent certification body that audits palm oil supply chains. Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner isn't palm-free, but the palm content is responsibly sourced.
Does it contain palm oil?
✓ Sourced from RSPO-certified suppliers
All surfactants in Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner are sourced from suppliers certified by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), an independent certification body that audits palm oil supply chains.
✓ Which ingredients are palm-derived
Two surfactants in the formula are palm-derived: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and Cocamidopropyl Betaine. Both appear on the ingredient list and are common surfactants used across the cleaning industry.
Why isn't it palm-free?
✓ Palm surfactants work well
Most effective plant-based surfactants used in cleaning products are palm-derived. Palm oil is highly efficient to grow (more yield per hectare than other vegetable oils) and produces surfactants that perform reliably across pH ranges.
✓ Alternatives have trade-offs
Coconut-derived surfactants have their own land-use concerns. Petroleum-derived surfactants avoid palm but introduce other issues. RSPO-certified sourcing tracks the palm content through an independent system rather than swapping it for an alternative that may have its own problems.
Surfactants sourced from RSPO-certified suppliers. Sensitive Choice approved, Dermatest tested, Eczema Association recognised. Septic safe, made in Australia.
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Last reviewed: May 2026
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