Sodium N-Cocoyl Glutamate

INCI: SODIUM N-COCOYL GLUTAMATE

Function
Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming, Smoothing, Surfactant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR amino acid alkyl amides group review: safe when formulated to be non-irritating. Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate was the key test ingredient in the group.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Concentration-dependent irritancy observed; severe irritation at 5% in one study but non-irritating in another. Keep rinse-off formulations well-diluted or combine with co-surfactants. Gluten-free despite amino acid origin.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium N-Cocoyl Glutamate safe in cosmetics?

Concentration-dependent irritancy observed; severe irritation at 5% in one study but non-irritating in another. Keep rinse-off formulations well-diluted or combine with co-surfactants. Gluten-free despite amino acid origin. The EU classifies Sodium N-Cocoyl Glutamate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium N-Cocoyl Glutamate allowed in the EU?

Sodium N-Cocoyl Glutamate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium N-Cocoyl Glutamate do in cosmetics?

Sodium N-Cocoyl Glutamate functions as: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming, Smoothing, Surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium N-Cocoyl 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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