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Surfactant

SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL CHITOSAN LAURAMIDE

Updated
84

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A chitosan polymer modified with carboxymethyl and lauramide groups — gentle surfactant with skin-conditioning effects. Biodegradable; only flag is shellfish-derived sourcing for those with shellfish allergies.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGHAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild chitosan-derived surfactant
  • Cleanses while conditioning
  • Biodegradable from chitin

Known concerns

  • Crustacean-derived (shellfish allergy potential)
  • Limited monograph data on the specific lauramide derivative

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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