Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient

Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate

INCI: PHYTOSTERYL/OCTYLDODECYL LAUROYL GLUTAMATE

CAS Number
220465-88-3
Function
Skin-conditioning agent — occlusive
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR Expert Panel: safe as used (Phytosteryl Glutamates Final Report, July 2023); reported in 327 FDA VCRP products

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Heavy metals (Pb <20 ppm, As <2 ppm); safe in baby products (up to 0.3%); safe for eye area (up to 12%); safe for lip products (up to 25%)

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate safe in cosmetics?

Heavy metals (Pb <20 ppm, As <2 ppm); safe in baby products (up to 0.3%); safe for eye area (up to 12%); safe for lip products (up to 25%) The EU classifies Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate do in cosmetics?

Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate functions as: Skin-conditioning agent — occlusive. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 220465-88-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl 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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