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Surfactant

ISODECYL GALACTOSIDES

CAS 2095392-52-0 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 — galactose attached to a fatty alcohol. Similar in spirit to alkyl polyglucosides: gentle, biodegradable, well-tolerated on skin.

Function

SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGORAL CARESURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Sugar-fatty alcohol surfactant — mild alkyl polyglycoside-like
  • Bio-derived from galactose and isodecyl alcohol
  • Low irritation, biodegradable

Known concerns

  • Limited stand-alone safety dossier in public domain
  • Surfactant function may dry skin at high %
  • Quality of feedstocks affects purity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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