Distearyl Lauroyl Glutamate

INCI: DISTEARYL LAUROYL GLUTAMATE

CAS Number
55258-21-4
Function
Emollient, hair conditioning, non-ionic surfactant, emulsifier
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not restricted under 21 CFR; no specific CIR monograph

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Widely used in J-beauty formulations with no known irritation or sensitization reports; adequate margin of safety established.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Distearyl Lauroyl Glutamate safe in cosmetics?

Widely used in J-beauty formulations with no known irritation or sensitization reports; adequate margin of safety established. The EU classifies Distearyl Lauroyl Glutamate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Distearyl Lauroyl Glutamate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Distearyl Lauroyl Glutamate do in cosmetics?

Distearyl Lauroyl Glutamate functions as: Emollient, hair conditioning, non-ionic surfactant, emulsifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 55258-21-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Distearyl 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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