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Surfactant

CORN ACID

CAS 68308-50-9 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Fatty acids from corn oil, used to build soap-style surfactants and to add creamy opacity to formulas. Very mild and well-tolerated — borderline green, but the variable purity nudges it into yellow.

Function

CLEANSINGSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGOPACIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Cleansing surfactant when neutralized
  • Emollient and opacifier
  • Renewable feedstock

Known concerns

  • Mild irritation at high pH
  • No major concerns at typical use levels

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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