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Lauryl Glucoside

Decyl polyglucose / Lauryl polyglucoside

Safety Notes

APG (alkyl polyglucose) surfactant, mild and well tolerated; biodegradable; COSMOS-approved; vegan; good for baby and sensitive skin formulations; mild eye irritation at high concentrations, dilute in rinse-off use

Function & Common Use

Function

Surfactant (mild nonionic)

Category

Surfactant

Common In

Natural cleansers baby products sensitive skin washes

Origin

Vegetable (glucose + lauryl alcohol)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No formal limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No specific limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked; EU limit reference: No specific limit

Korea (MFDS)

No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lauryl Glucoside safe to use in skincare?

Lauryl Glucoside has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. APG (alkyl polyglucose) surfactant, mild and well tolerated; biodegradable; COSMOS-approved; vegan; good for baby and sensitive skin formulations; mild eye irritation at high concentrations, dilute in rinse-off use

Is Lauryl Glucoside allowed in India?

Lauryl Glucoside is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. The maximum permitted concentration is No formal limit.

What is Lauryl Glucoside used for in cosmetics?

Lauryl Glucoside functions as: Surfactant (mild nonionic). It is commonly found in: Natural cleansers baby products sensitive skin washes.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Data Confidence
High
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Australia (TGA)
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Canada (NHPID)
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies

Identifiers

CAS110615-47-9
ECN/A

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