Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Lauroyl Glutamic Acid

INCI: LAUROYL GLUTAMIC ACID

CAS Number
3397-65-7
Function
Skin conditioning, gentle cleansing, emulsifying
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - not prohibited or restricted; sodium salt (Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate) is CIR-reviewed

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Extremely low irritation potential; plant-derived; suitable for infant skin formulations. Amino acid-based surfactant derived from plant fatty acids + L-glutamic acid; produces soft creamy foam; reduces protein loss from hair; aligns with natural/eco-friendly formulation trends

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lauroyl Glutamic Acid safe in cosmetics?

Extremely low irritation potential; plant-derived; suitable for infant skin formulations. Amino acid-based surfactant derived from plant fatty acids + L-glutamic acid; produces soft creamy foam; reduces protein loss from hair; aligns with natural/eco-friendly formulation trends The EU classifies Lauroyl Glutamic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Lauroyl Glutamic Acid allowed in the EU?

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

What does Lauroyl Glutamic Acid do in cosmetics?

Lauroyl Glutamic Acid functions as: Skin conditioning, gentle cleansing, emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 3397-65-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Lauroyl Glutamic Acid?

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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