Surfactant

Mannosylerythritol Lipid

INCI: MANNOSYLERYTHRITOL LIPID
CAS Not assigned as a single CAS (biosurfactant complex)
Mannosylerythritol Lipid is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:(structure)where R and R' are saturated or unsaturated fatty acids containing 6 to 14 carbons
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Emulsifying, surfactant (cleansing), skin conditioning
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Mannosylerythritol Lipid is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:(structure)where R and R' are saturated or unsaturated fatty acids containing 6 to 14 carbons

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
Not assigned as a single CAS (biosurfactant complex)
INCI
MANNOSYLERYTHRITOL LIPID
Category
Surfactant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026