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Botanical Surfactant Powder

SAPONARIA OFFICINALIS ROOT POWDER

CAS 84775-97-3
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Soapwort root powder rich in triterpenoid saponins acting as a natural surfactant and mild cleanser in traditional washes and historical textile-care products, now used in gentle cleansers.

Skin benefits

  • Natural saponin surfactant
  • Gentle foaming for cleansers
  • Traditional skin-cleansing herb

Known concerns

  • Saponins can irritate eyes and mucosa
  • Hemolytic at high concentrations on broken skin
  • Sensitization possible

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Same plant / compound family

68
SAPONARIA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT
Surfactant
 70
SAPONARIA OFFICINALIS FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT
Surfactant
 68
SAPONARIA OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT
Surfactant
 66
SAPONARIA OFFICINALIS LEAF/ROOT EXTRACT
Surfactant
 70
SAPONARIA OFFICINALIS LEAF/ROOT/STEM POWDER
Surfactant
 68
SAPONARIA OFFICINALIS ROOT EXTRACT
Surfactant

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