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Surfactant

SODIUM PEANUTATE

CAS 61789-57-9 Updated
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Sodium soap of peanut oil fatty acids — effective cleansing surfactant, but peanut origin makes it a non-trivial allergen for sensitized users. Most formulators avoid it now in favour of safer botanical soaps.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Anionic cleansing
  • Soap-like foaming
  • Functional surfactant

Known concerns

  • Peanut allergen content
  • Possible anaphylaxis in sensitized users
  • Industry de-listing

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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