Is Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Surfactant
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
INCI: SODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate (CAS 68187-32-6) is a cosmetic surfactant functioning as Surfactant; primary cleanser; foam booster. NOAEL 1200 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Function
Surfactant; primary cleanser; foam booster
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Amino acid-based surfactant; not individually CIR reviewed but broadly used in premium facial cleansers. COSMOS/ECOCERT certified. Optimal pH 5.0–6.0 aligns with skin acid mantle. OECD 301B biodegradability >60% in 28 days.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate.
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Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
100 - 1,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Additional Ingredient Properties
10 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
acne
{"cas_number": "68187-32-6", "anti_acne_mechanism": "antibacterial", "comedogenicity_rating_0_to_5": "0-1", "acne_type_efficacy": "inflammatory", "sebum_reduction_pct_clinical": "0-5", "prescription_required_usa": "No", "otc_drug_monograph_category": "No", "max_otc_concentration_pct": "No limit", "japan_quasi_drug_anti_acne": "No", "korea_functional_cosmetic_acne": "No", "eu_cosmetic_restriction_a…
amino_acid
{"cas_number": "68187-32-6", "ingredient_class": "amino_acid", "source_origin": "synthetic", "molecular_weight_range_Da": "340-380", "amino_acid_composition_key": "cocoyl_glutamic_acid", "charge_at_pH_5_5": "anionic", "water_solubility": "soluble", "oil_solubility": "partially", "film_forming_ability": "moderate", "moisture_binding_capacity": "good", "NMF_component": "no", "skin_penetration_depth"…
baby_pediatric
{"cas_number": "68187-32-6", "ingredient_class": "cleanser_baby", "pediatric_safety_rating": "excellent", "minimum_age_months": "0", "neonatal_safe": "yes", "premature_infant_safe": "yes", "skin_barrier_maturity_consideration": "Amino acid surfactant, biomimetic, extremely mild", "transepidermal_absorption_risk_pediatric": "low", "dose_per_kg_body_weight_concern": "Safe", "skin_surface_area_to_wei…
comedogenicity_detail
{"comedogenicity_rating": "0", "irritancy_rating": "0", "skin_type_suitability": "all,oily,sensitive,combination,normal,acne-prone", "acne_safe": "yes", "source": "Amino acid surfactant"}
cost_pricing
{"cost_tier": "premium", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_low": "25", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_high": "45", "natural_premium_markup_pct": "35", "organic_certified_premium_pct": "70", "supply_chain_volatility": "medium", "primary_source_region": "Japan/Europe", "synthetic_vs_natural_cost_ratio": "2.5", "bulk_discount_threshold_kg": "50", "seasonal_price_variation": "low", "commodity_or_specialty": "spe…
ecotoxicity
{"biodegradable": "yes", "biodegradation_days": "28-60", "bioaccumulative": "no", "aquatic_toxicity_level": "low", "coral_reef_safe": "yes", "marine_toxicity": "low aquatic toxicity", "freshwater_toxicity": "minimal impact", "endocrine_disruptor": "no", "persistent_organic_pollutant": "no", "microplastic": "no", "nano_particle": "no", "hawaii_banned": "no", "eu_restricted_environmental": "no", "pa…
emulsifier
{"cas_number": "68187-30-4", "ingredient_class": "O/W_emulsifier,PEG_free_emulsifier", "chemical_type": "amino_acid_based", "HLB_value": "14.5", "HLB_required_for_oil_phase": "12-16", "emulsion_type_primary": "O/W", "droplet_size_typical_um": "0.5-2", "critical_micelle_concentration_pct": "0.01-0.05", "surface_tension_reduction_mN_m": "35", "interfacial_tension_reduction": "39", "foam_formation": …
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "yes", "emulsifier_type": "o_w", "critical_packing_parameter": "0.25-0.38", "emulsion_stabilization_mechanism": "electrostatic_steric", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "cocamidopropyl_betaine", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "5-18", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "82-95", "electrolyte_tolerance": "low", "pH_emulsion_stability_range": "5.0-8.5", "viscosity_building_contribution": "low-m…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Cleaning agent
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory List Membership (3)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate.
Regulatory Flags
amino-acid-surfactant
sulfate-free
ecocert
cosmos
biodegradable
mildest-anionic
atopic-safe
eu_children_restricted
epa_safer_alternative
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Cleaning agent
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care - hair styling and care - shampoo
children; Europe; Personal care - specialized bath products - bubble bath
children; Europe; Personal care - dental care - toothpaste
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
SCIL (9/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate functions as: Surfactant; primary cleanser; foam booster. It is classified as a Surfactant in our database. CAS number: 68187-32-6.
Is Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate used outside cosmetics?
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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