Disteareth-2 Lauroyl Glutamate

INCI: DISTEARETH-2 LAUROYL GLUTAMATE

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (ethoxylated derivative of distearyl lauroyl glutamate, parent CAS 55258-21-4)
Function
Emollient, hair conditioning, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not prohibited under 21 CFR 700; limited VCRP filings

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Ethoxylation process can introduce trace 1,4-dioxane (NY DEC limit โ‰ค10 ppm in finished product; EC SCCS recommends stripping to โ‰ค10 ppm); limited published toxicological data

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disteareth-2 Lauroyl Glutamate safe in cosmetics?

Ethoxylation process can introduce trace 1,4-dioxane (NY DEC limit โ‰ค10 ppm in finished product; EC SCCS recommends stripping to โ‰ค10 ppm); limited published toxicological data The EU classifies Disteareth-2 Lauroyl Glutamate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Disteareth-2 Lauroyl Glutamate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Disteareth-2 Lauroyl Glutamate do in cosmetics?

Disteareth-2 Lauroyl Glutamate functions as: Emollient, hair conditioning, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (ethoxylated derivative of distearyl lauroyl glutamate, parent CAS 55258-21-4).

What is the Margin of Safety for Disteareth-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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