Dioctyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate

INCI: DIOCTYLDODECYL LAUROYL GLUTAMATE

CAS Number
82204-94-2
Function
Skin conditioning, emollient (ceramide-like molecular structure)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” CIR reviewed related glutamate esters; amino acid alkyl amides safe when formulated to be non-irritating (CIR 2017)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Used up to 25% in lipstick and up to 5% in face powders; inhalation exposure considerations apply for powder/aerosol forms. Chinese regulatory data supports use up to 3.25% leave-on (whole body) and 2% eye area.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dioctyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate safe in cosmetics?

Used up to 25% in lipstick and up to 5% in face powders; inhalation exposure considerations apply for powder/aerosol forms. Chinese regulatory data supports use up to 3.25% leave-on (whole body) and 2% eye area. The EU classifies Dioctyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Dioctyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Dioctyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate do in cosmetics?

Dioctyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient (ceramide-like molecular structure). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 82204-94-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dioctyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate?

adequate 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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