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Surfactant

PENTYL RHAMNOSIDE

CAS 494844-53-0 Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A mild surfactant made by linking pentyl alcohol to the sugar rhamnose. Cleans gently, foams modestly, and biodegrades. A skin-friendly alternative to harsher surfactants.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Mild sugar-derived surfactant
  • Low irritation cleansing
  • Biodegradable plant-based cleansing agent

Known concerns

  • May lower foam volume
  • Ingredient-specific human data limited
  • Cost above standard surfactants

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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