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Humectant

METHOXYPROPYLGLUCONAMIDE

CAS 126094-21-1 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A small gluconic-acid amide used as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent. Sugar-acid-derived and biodegradable; very low irritation potential at cosmetic levels.

Skin benefits

  • Gluconic acid amide — gentle humectant
  • Skin-conditioning
  • Mild and biodegradable
  • Synthetic ceramide-style backbone

Known concerns

  • Limited published safety review on this exact compound

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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