Is Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
INCI: SODIUM LAUROYL GLUTAMATE
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate (CAS 29923-31-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant (cleansing/foaming), hair conditioning, skin conditioning. 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 (cleansing/foaming), hair conditioning, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
sodium (2S)-2-(dodecanoylamino)-5-hydroxy-5-oxopentanoate
InChIKey
IWIUXJGIDSGWDN-UQKRIMTDSA-M
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
EPA Safer Choice Green Circle verified low concern; no FDA monograph restrictions.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate.
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EPA ToxValDB — Toxicity Values
1 toxicity value from EPA ToxValDB (aggregated from CCTE, HPV, ToxRefDB, IRIS, and other regulatory dossiers).
| Endpoint | Value | Species | Route | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LD50 | =5500 mg/kg | Mouse | oral | - | ChemIDplus |
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1,000 - 10,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Additional Ingredient Properties
9 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
acne
{"cas_number": "29923-31-7", "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": "29923-31-7", "ingredient_class": "amino_acid", "source_origin": "synthetic", "molecular_weight_range_Da": "321", "amino_acid_composition_key": "lauroyl_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": "…
comedogenicity_detail
{"comedogenicity_rating": "0", "irritancy_rating": "0", "skin_type_suitability": "all,oily,sensitive,combination,normal,acne-prone", "acne_safe": "yes", "source": "Very gentle"}
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": "29923-31-7", "ingredient_class": "O/W_emulsifier,PEG_free_emulsifier", "chemical_type": "amino_acid_based", "HLB_value": "15.0", "HLB_required_for_oil_phase": "13-17", "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": …
microbiome_impact
{"microbiome_effect": "neutral", "prebiotic": "yes", "probiotic_compatible": "yes", "preservative_effect_on_microbiome": "Amino acid surfactant; skin-identical; supports microbiome", "gut_microbiome_risk": "low", "microbiome_recovery_time": "<3 days", "selective_antimicrobial": "no", "beneficial_bacteria_support": "S. epidermidis, Lactobacillus spp, Corynebacterium spp", "fermentation_derived": "y…
ph_stability
{"optimal_ph_min": "5.5", "optimal_ph_max": "7.5", "stable_ph_min": "5.0", "stable_ph_max": "8.0", "degrades_above_ph": "9.0", "degrades_below_ph": "4.5", "ph_dependent_function": "Amino acid surfactant", "formulation_note": "Excellent mildness", "source": "Formulation literature"}
sensory
{"silky": "light", "smooth, glides easily": "smooth, mild foam", "dry-touch, non-greasy": "clean, soft", "instant": "fast", "none": "medium", "low": "low", "w/o": "o/w", "very-high": "high", "no": "no", "yes": "no", "1.40": "1.48", "transparent": "transparent", "colorless": "pale-yellow", "excellent": "excellent", "light": "light", "synthetic": "botanical"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate.
Regulatory Flags
eu_children_restricted
epa_safer_alternative
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Softener and conditioner
Anti-static agent
Regulatory Lists
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care - hair styling and care - shampoo
SCIL (9/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate functions as: Surfactant (cleansing/foaming), hair conditioning, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 29923-31-7.
Is Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate used outside cosmetics?
Sodium Lauroyl 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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