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Surfactant

C8-12 ALKYL GLUCOSIDES/XYLOSIDES

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A mild sugar-derived non-ionic surfactant blend. Alkyl polyglucoside chemistry is among the gentlest cleanser families with strong biodegradability.

Skin benefits

  • Sugar-derived non-ionic surfactant family with mild cleansing
  • Highly biodegradable
  • Low skin and eye irritation potential

Known concerns

  • Trace fatty alcohol impurities possible
  • Mild irritation at higher concentrations
  • Limited specific data for this exact alkyl chain range

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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