TEA-Lauroyl Glutamate

INCI: TEA-LAUROYL GLUTAMATE

CAS Number
53576-49-1
Function
Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant-Cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR-assessed safe (2014); sodium lauroyl glutamate analog used up to 40% in skin cleansing agents

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Nitrosamine formation risk (TEA); mild irritant at >5% (sodium form in guinea pigs); free DEA impurity control required

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TEA-Lauroyl Glutamate safe in cosmetics?

Nitrosamine formation risk (TEA); mild irritant at >5% (sodium form in guinea pigs); free DEA impurity control required The EU classifies TEA-Lauroyl Glutamate as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is TEA-Lauroyl Glutamate allowed in the EU?

TEA-Lauroyl Glutamate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does TEA-Lauroyl Glutamate do in cosmetics?

TEA-Lauroyl Glutamate functions as: Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant-Cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 53576-49-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for TEA-Lauroyl Glutamate?

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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