Dioctyldodeceth-2 Lauroyl Glutamate

INCI: DIOCTYLDODECETH-2 LAUROYL GLUTAMATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (China CFDA lists as CFDA No. 2071)
Function
Emollient, hair conditioning, skin conditioning (amino acid-based ester with 2 mol EO)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no specific CFR restriction; glutamate esters are generally recognized as safe

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Minimal risk profile as an amino acid-based ester emollient; ethoxylated ingredient carries theoretical 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residue risk; confirm residuals per EU limits (1,4-dioxane <10 ppm recommended); China CFDA permits up to 25%.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dioctyldodeceth-2 Lauroyl Glutamate safe in cosmetics?

Minimal risk profile as an amino acid-based ester emollient; ethoxylated ingredient carries theoretical 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residue risk; confirm residuals per EU limits (1,4-dioxane <10 ppm recommended); China CFDA permits up to 25%. The EU classifies Dioctyldodeceth-2 Lauroyl Glutamate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Dioctyldodeceth-2 Lauroyl Glutamate allowed in the EU?

Dioctyldodeceth-2 Lauroyl Glutamate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dioctyldodeceth-2 Lauroyl Glutamate do in cosmetics?

Dioctyldodeceth-2 Lauroyl Glutamate functions as: Emollient, hair conditioning, skin conditioning (amino acid-based ester with 2 mol EO). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (China CFDA lists as CFDA No. 2071).

What is the Margin of Safety for Dioctyldodeceth-2 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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