Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No significant dermal safety concerns; "MSG sensitivity" is an oral/ingestion phenomenon and not relevant to topical application; at high concentrations, may affect formulation pH
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Glutamate safe in cosmetics?
No significant dermal safety concerns; "MSG sensitivity" is an oral/ingestion phenomenon and not relevant to topical application; at high concentrations, may affect formulation pH The EU classifies Sodium Glutamate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Sodium Glutamate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Glutamate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Glutamate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Glutamate functions as: Skin conditioning, humectant, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 142-47-2 (monosodium L-glutamate).
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium 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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