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Surfactant

SODIUM LARDATE

CAS 68605-06-1 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

The sodium soap of lard (rendered pork fat) fatty acids — a traditional foaming cleanser. Safe and well-known but alkaline like all soap, and animal-derived.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective traditional soap-base cleanser
  • Generates rich foam
  • Renders skin clean without strong residue

Known concerns

  • Animal-derived (rendered pork fat); not vegan
  • Alkaline pH can be drying
  • Possible irritation in sensitive skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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