Sodium Olivoyl Glutamate

INCI: SODIUM OLIVOYL GLUTAMATE

CAS Number
No individually assigned CAS widely published; olive oil-derived acyl glutamate
Function
Surfactant—cleansing (amino acid-based)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; acyl glutamates reviewed by CIR as safe in present practices of use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Minimal. Olive-derived + glutamic acid = strong natural/COSMOS positioning. Excellent for sensitive skin and baby products. No ethoxylation. pH-sensitive — functions best above pH 5.5

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Olivoyl Glutamate safe in cosmetics?

Minimal. Olive-derived + glutamic acid = strong natural/COSMOS positioning. Excellent for sensitive skin and baby products. No ethoxylation. pH-sensitive — functions best above pH 5.5 The EU classifies Sodium Olivoyl Glutamate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Sodium Olivoyl Glutamate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Olivoyl Glutamate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Olivoyl Glutamate functions as: Surfactant—cleansing (amino acid-based). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No individually assigned CAS widely published; olive oil-derived acyl glutamate.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Olivoyl 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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