Cholesteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate

INCI: CHOLESTERYL/OCTYLDODECYL LAUROYL GLUTAMATE

CAS Number
160669-18-7
Function
Skin conditioning agent (emollient); hair conditioning; closely related to ingredient without behenyl component
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA permitted for cosmetic use; no restrictions

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Limited standalone toxicological data compared to more commonly used tri-alcohol variants; safety profile supported by structural similarity to established conditioning agents.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cholesteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate safe in cosmetics?

Limited standalone toxicological data compared to more commonly used tri-alcohol variants; safety profile supported by structural similarity to established conditioning agents. The EU classifies Cholesteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Cholesteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate allowed in the EU?

Cholesteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cholesteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate do in cosmetics?

Cholesteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate functions as: Skin conditioning agent (emollient); hair conditioning; closely related to ingredient without behenyl component. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 160669-18-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cholesteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate?

not established 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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