Is Lauryl Glucoside safe in cosmetics?
Lauryl Glucoside has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Lauryl Glucoside
Also known as: Dodecyl-beta-D-glucoside
INCI: LAURYL GLUCOSIDE
Lauryl Glucoside (CAS 59122-55-3) is a cosmetic surfactant functioning as Surfactant; cleanser; emulsifier; co-surfactant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in pharmaceutical data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Surfactant; cleanser; emulsifier; co-surfactant
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US 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, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Lauryl Glucoside.
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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
Typical Use Concentrations
Reported concentration ranges per product category from SCCS/CIR/industry sources.
| Product Category | Typical Range | Max Reported | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | 3–8 | 15 | CIR/VCRP |
Additional Ingredient Properties
10 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
acne
{"cas_number": "110615-47-9", "anti_acne_mechanism": "antibacterial", "comedogenicity_rating_0_to_5": "0-1", "acne_type_efficacy": "inflammatory", "sebum_reduction_pct_clinical": "0-5", "prescription_required_usa": "No", "otc_drug_monograph_category": "No", "max_otc_concentration_pct": "No limit", "japan_quasi_drug_anti_acne": "No", "korea_functional_cosmetic_acne": "No", "eu_cosmetic_restriction_…
allergen_detail
{"eu_allergen_listed": "no", "allergen_class": "surfactant", "cross_reactivity_group": "glucoside-group", "patch_test_frequency_pct": "0.5", "sensitization_rate": "low", "common_reaction_type": "contact-dermatitis", "ifra_restricted": "no", "source": "NACDG; IVDK; ESSCA"}
baby_pediatric
{"cas_number": "110615-47-9/59122-55-3", "ingredient_class": "cleanser_baby", "pediatric_safety_rating": "excellent", "minimum_age_months": "0", "neonatal_safe": "yes", "premature_infant_safe": "yes", "skin_barrier_maturity_consideration": "Glucose-derived, ultra-mild, biodegradable", "transepidermal_absorption_risk_pediatric": "low", "dose_per_kg_body_weight_concern": "Safe", "skin_surface_area_t…
comedogenicity_detail
{"comedogenicity_rating": "0", "irritancy_rating": "1", "skin_type_suitability": "all,oily,combination,normal,acne-prone", "acne_safe": "yes", "source": "Glucoside surfactant"}
concentration
{"min_concentration_pct": "5.0", "max_concentration_pct": "15.0", "typical_concentration_pct": "10.0", "product_type": "Body Wash", "function_at_concentration": "Gentle surfactant", "source": "CIR Safety Assessment"}
ecotoxicity
{"biodegradable": "yes", "biodegradation_days": "14-28", "bioaccumulative": "no", "aquatic_toxicity_level": "low", "coral_reef_safe": "yes", "marine_toxicity": "very low toxicity", "freshwater_toxicity": "minimal aquatic impact", "endocrine_disruptor": "no", "persistent_organic_pollutant": "no", "microplastic": "no", "nano_particle": "no", "hawaii_banned": "no", "eu_restricted_environmental": "no"…
emulsifier
{"cas_number": "110615-47-9", "ingredient_class": "O/W_emulsifier,liquid_crystal_former", "chemical_type": "alkyl_polyglucoside", "HLB_value": "13.0", "HLB_required_for_oil_phase": "12-14", "emulsion_type_primary": "O/W", "droplet_size_typical_um": "1-3", "critical_micelle_concentration_pct": "0.01-0.05", "surface_tension_reduction_mN_m": "32", "interfacial_tension_reduction": "36", "foam_formatio…
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_value": "13.5", "hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "yes", "emulsifier_type": "o_w", "critical_packing_parameter": "0.23-0.35", "emulsion_stabilization_mechanism": "steric_stabilization", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "cetyl_alcohol,polyglyceryl_oleate", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "5-15", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "85-95", "electrolyte_tolerance": "high", "pH_emulsion_stability_range": "3.0-9.0", "viscosi…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Lauryl Glucoside.
Regulatory Flags
apg
nonionic
ecocert
cosmos
biodegradable
sulfate-free
mild
foam-optimized
epa_safer_alternative
Known Synonyms
Dodecyl-beta-D-glucoside
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory Lists
SCIL (9/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA CAS match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL4068837
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Is Lauryl Glucoside used outside cosmetics?
Lauryl Glucoside also appears in pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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