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Surfactant

SODIUM CYCLOPENTANE CARBOXYLATE

CAS 17273-89-1 Updated
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A small sodium carboxylate salt with mild surfactant action. Niche cosmetic use — chemistry suggests low irritation, but cosmetic-specific tolerance data are limited; sits in upper Yellow.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild surfactant
  • Effective at low levels
  • Compatible with other anionics

Known concerns

  • Limited cosmetic toxicology data
  • Possible mild irritation
  • Niche use means tolerance data are thin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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