Excellent Surfactant NOAEL Data

Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate

INCI: DISODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE

CAS Number
68187-30-4
Function
Surfactant/cleanser; foam booster
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Amino acid-based surfactant gaining traction in sulfate-free market; key innovation driver noted alongside sodium cocoyl glutamate in clean-beauty reformulation trend

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Safety Data

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

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Toxicological Studies

1 study endpoint found for Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL ca.1200 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH

Expert Verdict

Di-salt amino acid-based surfactant (glutamic acid derivative) cited as a key innovation driver in the sulfate-free surfactant market. Mild, skin-friendly profile aligns with clean-beauty formulations.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

amino-acid-surfactant sulfate-free clean-beauty biodegradable eu_children_restricted epa_safer_alternative

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate safe in cosmetics?

Di-salt amino acid-based surfactant (glutamic acid derivative) cited as a key innovation driver in the sulfate-free surfactant market. Mild, skin-friendly profile aligns with clean-beauty formulations. The EU classifies Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. 1 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate do in cosmetics?

Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate functions as: Surfactant/cleanser; foam booster. It is classified as a Surfactant in our database. CAS number: 68187-30-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Disodium Cocoyl 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.

What is the NOAEL for Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate is ca.1200 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. Source: REACH.

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