Stearoyl Glutamic Acid

INCI: STEAROYL GLUTAMIC ACID

CAS Number
3397-16-8
Function
Cleansing agent, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR-reviewed (2017) โ€” safe in present practices when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Amino acid alkyl amides (AAAAs) are flagged as emerging sensitizers; a case of ACD from sodium stearoyl glutamate has been published . Monitor post-market vigilance

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stearoyl Glutamic Acid safe in cosmetics?

Amino acid alkyl amides (AAAAs) are flagged as emerging sensitizers; a case of ACD from sodium stearoyl glutamate has been published . Monitor post-market vigilance The EU classifies Stearoyl Glutamic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Stearoyl Glutamic Acid allowed in the EU?

Stearoyl Glutamic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Stearoyl Glutamic Acid do in cosmetics?

Stearoyl Glutamic Acid functions as: Cleansing agent, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 3397-16-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Stearoyl Glutamic Acid?

adequate 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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