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Surfactant

CAPRYLOYL/CAPROYL METHYL GLUCAMIDE

CAS 1591782-62-5 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A gentle sugar-amide surfactant from coconut acids and methyl glucamine. Cleans softly and is biodegradable; relatively new to cosmetics, so safety dossier is still maturing.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Sugar/coconut-derived non-ionic surfactant
  • Mild on skin and eyes
  • Biodegradable cleansing agent

Known concerns

  • Limited public CIR review of this specific glucamide
  • Trace impurities depend on manufacturing
  • Less established than alkyl polyglucosides

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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