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Surfactant

DISTEARETH-5 LAUROYL GLUTAMATE

74

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A hybrid PEG/amino-acid surfactant — mild on skin and hair. Glutamate-based half is gentle; PEG portion warrants standard purified-grade caveats.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTHAIR CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild amino-acid surfactant
  • Emulsifying and conditioning
  • Low irritation profile

Known concerns

  • Trace ethylene-oxide / 1,4-dioxane potential from PEG portion
  • Limited specific safety record

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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