sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate
AKA “Sodium dodecyl diphenyl ether disalfonate
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate
AKA: Sodium dodecyl diphenyl ether disalfonate
Synthetic · Cleansing | Surfactant - Cleansing · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle plant-derived cleanser that removes dirt and oil without disrupting your skin's natural moisture barrier.
Formula
C24H32Na2O7S2
Mol. Weight
542.6
CAS #
40795-56-0
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Botanical-Derived Synthetic. Typically derived from coconut, palm kernel, or soy oils as the primary starting materials. Synthesized through carboxylation and sodium salt formation of glucose-derived fatty acid chains.
Function
Cleansing | Surfactant - Cleansing
Benefits
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Traditional Use
A mild surfactant developed in recent decades by combining glucose-derived chemistry with lauryl groups to create gentler cleansers aligned with botanical and sustainable formulation trends.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score1
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1, pregnancy-nursing-safe, all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR