Potassium Lauroyl Glutamate

INCI: POTASSIUM LAUROYL GLUTAMATE

CAS Number
77704-57-5
Function
Surfactant – Cleansing; Hair Conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR Expert Panel assessed as safe in present practices of use when formulated to be non-irritating (amino acid alkyl amides review, 2017)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Exceptionally mild amino acid surfactant. Biodegradable. No significant safety concerns at cosmetic-use concentrations.

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potassium Lauroyl Glutamate safe in cosmetics?

Exceptionally mild amino acid surfactant. Biodegradable. No significant safety concerns at cosmetic-use concentrations. The EU classifies Potassium Lauroyl Glutamate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Potassium Lauroyl Glutamate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Potassium Lauroyl Glutamate do in cosmetics?

Potassium Lauroyl Glutamate functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing; Hair Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 77704-57-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium 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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