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Surfactant

BUTYL GLUCOSIDE

CAS 5391-18-4 / 41444-57-9 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A sugar-based mild surfactant/solubilizer made from butanol and glucose. Generally low irritation; useful for plant-forward cleansers.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild non-ionic surfactant
  • Plant-derived (from sugar and butanol)
  • Low irritation
  • Solubilizer

Known concerns

  • Limited compound-specific human data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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