Glyceryl Myristyl Lauroyl Glutamate

INCI: GLYCERYL MYRISTYL LAUROYL GLUTAMATE

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (proprietary complex amino acid-lipid conjugate)
Function
Surfactant – emulsifying; skin conditioning agent; O/W emulsifier (glutamate-type)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — not prohibited; no dedicated CIR review identified

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Data gap: no CIR or SCCS monograph. Complex structure (glyceryl + myristyl + lauroyl + glutamic acid) — a CPSR Assessor will require: (1) full composition/specification, (2) impurity profile, (3) irritation/sensitization patch test at max use concentration, (4) read-across justification referencing glutamate surfactants and glyceryl esters reviewed by CIR.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glyceryl Myristyl Lauroyl Glutamate safe in cosmetics?

Data gap: no CIR or SCCS monograph. Complex structure (glyceryl + myristyl + lauroyl + glutamic acid) — a CPSR Assessor will require: (1) full composition/specification, (2) impurity profile, (3) irritation/sensitization patch test at max use concentration, (4) read-across justification referencing glutamate surfactants and glyceryl esters reviewed by CIR. The EU classifies Glyceryl Myristyl Lauroyl Glutamate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Glyceryl Myristyl Lauroyl Glutamate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Glyceryl Myristyl Lauroyl Glutamate do in cosmetics?

Glyceryl Myristyl Lauroyl Glutamate functions as: Surfactant – emulsifying; skin conditioning agent; O/W emulsifier (glutamate-type). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (proprietary complex amino acid-lipid conjugate).

What is the Margin of Safety for Glyceryl Myristyl 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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