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Lauryl Glucoside

INCI: LAURYL GLUCOSIDE

CAS Number
59122-55-3
Function
Surfactant; cleanser; emulsifier; co-surfactant
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR assessed alkyl glucosides as safe when formulated to be non-irritating. EWG rated 2. Longer C12-C16 chain length provides thicker, more stable foam vs decyl glucoside. Often paired with decyl glucoside for optimized foam-mildness balance in sulfate-free systems.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Sensitization Profile

Contact sensitization data for Lauryl Glucoside based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.

Sensitization Rate
low
Allergen Class
surfactant
EU Allergen Listed
no
Patch Test Positive Rate
0.5%
Cross-reactivity Group
glucoside-group
Reaction Type
contact-dermatitis

Source: NACDG; IVDK; ESSCA

Expert Verdict

The longest-chain standard APG surfactant (C12-C16), providing the richest, most stable foam profile in the APG trio. ECOCERT/COSMOS certified with CIR confirmed safety and near-zero irritation potential, making it valuable in sulfate-free formulations where foam performance is critical.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

apg nonionic ecocert cosmos biodegradable sulfate-free mild foam-optimized epa_safer_alternative

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lauryl Glucoside safe in cosmetics?

The longest-chain standard APG surfactant (C12-C16), providing the richest, most stable foam profile in the APG trio. ECOCERT/COSMOS certified with CIR confirmed safety and near-zero irritation potential, making it valuable in sulfate-free formulations where foam performance is critical. The EU classifies Lauryl Glucoside as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Lauryl Glucoside allowed in the EU?

Lauryl Glucoside EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Lauryl Glucoside do in cosmetics?

Lauryl Glucoside functions as: Surfactant; cleanser; emulsifier; co-surfactant. It is classified as a Surfactant in our database. CAS number: 59122-55-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Lauryl Glucoside?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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