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Surfactant

LAUROYL/MYRISTOYL METHYL GLUCAMIDE

CAS 287735-50-6
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A sugar-and-fatty-acid surfactant (glucamide) — gentle cleansing with low irritation. Considered one of the milder modern detergents, popular in sulfate-free formulas.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTHAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Mild plant-derived surfactant
  • Good foaming and cleansing
  • Readily biodegradable
  • Low irritation profile vs sulfates

Known concerns

  • Possible mild eye sting in concentrated rinse-off
  • Trace amine impurities depend on grade

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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