Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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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.
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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