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Surfactant

LAURYL METHYLGLUCAMIDE

CAS 287735-50-6 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-amide surfactant made from glucose and a fatty acid — a mild, biodegradable cleanser used in gentle face washes. Considered well tolerated, with limited published safety data.

Function

CLEANSINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Mild sugar-based surfactant
  • Biodegradable
  • Cleansing for face and body

Known concerns

  • Limited public safety data
  • Possible mild eye sting at high %
  • Synthesised from amine + sugar

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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