Sodium Capryloyl Glutamate

INCI: SODIUM CAPRYLOYL GLUTAMATE

CAS Number
renders as CID 71587442 on PubChem; CAS: 3397-65-7 (monosodium salt of N-octanoyl-L-glutamic acid)
Function
Surfactant (mild anionic), cleansing agent, deodorant
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific FDA restriction. Not on prohibited list

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

None significant. May require co-formulation with stronger surfactants for adequate cleansing

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Capryloyl Glutamate safe in cosmetics?

None significant. May require co-formulation with stronger surfactants for adequate cleansing The EU classifies Sodium Capryloyl Glutamate as "restricted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Sodium Capryloyl Glutamate allowed in the EU?

Sodium Capryloyl Glutamate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium Capryloyl Glutamate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Capryloyl Glutamate functions as: Surfactant (mild anionic), cleansing agent, deodorant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: renders as CID 71587442 on PubChem; CAS: 3397-65-7 (monosodium salt of N-octanoyl-L-glutamic acid).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Capryloyl 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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