Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate

INCI: SODIUM LAUROYL GLUTAMATE

CAS Number
29923-31-7
Function
Surfactant (cleansing/foaming), hair conditioning, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Safe as used โ€” mild amino acid surfactant with documented lower irritation than SLS and ECOCERT/COSMOS-certifiable.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

eu_children_restricted epa_safer_alternative

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate safe in cosmetics?

Safe as used โ€” mild amino acid surfactant with documented lower irritation than SLS and ECOCERT/COSMOS-certifiable. The EU classifies Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium 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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