Is Cocoyl Glutamic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Cocoyl Glutamic Acid has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Cocoyl Glutamic Acid
INCI: COCOYL GLUTAMIC ACID
Cocoyl Glutamic Acid (CAS 210357-12-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant - Cleansing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant - Cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR safe as used when formulated to be non-irritating; no specific FDA restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cocoyl Glutamic Acid.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cocoyl Glutamic Acid.
Regulatory Flags
surfactant
amino-acid-derived
coconut-derived
skin-conditioning
hair-conditioning
plant-derived
cir-approved
cosmos-eligible
anionic
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cocoyl Glutamic Acid allowed in the EU?
Cocoyl Glutamic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cocoyl Glutamic Acid do in cosmetics?
Cocoyl Glutamic Acid functions as: Surfactant - Cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 210357-12-3.
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