Is Dihexyldecyl Lauroyl Glutamate safe in cosmetics?
Dihexyldecyl Lauroyl Glutamate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Dihexyldecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Also known as: UNII-72WI6RFE4H, Di-(2-hexyldecyl)-N-lauroyl-L-glutamate, L-Glutamic acid, N-(1-oxododecyl)-, 1,5-bis(2-hexyldecyl) ester, N-Lauroyl-L-glutamic acid 2-hexyldecyl ester (1:2), (+/-)-Dihexyldecyl lauroyl glutamate (+1 more)
INCI: DIHEXYLDECYL LAUROYL GLUTAMATE
Dihexyldecyl Lauroyl Glutamate (CAS 172944-28-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, skin conditioning (amino acid-derived ester). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emollient, skin conditioning (amino acid-derived ester)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
bis(2-hexyldecyl) (2S)-2-(dodecanoylamino)pentanedioate
InChIKey
WELLEIPLAKZPQH-DZJLPJKCSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no CFR restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dihexyldecyl Lauroyl Glutamate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Dihexyldecyl Lauroyl Glutamate.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Known Synonyms
UNII-72WI6RFE4H
Di-(2-hexyldecyl)-N-lauroyl-L-glutamate
L-Glutamic acid, N-(1-oxododecyl)-, 1,5-bis(2-hexyldecyl) ester
N-Lauroyl-L-glutamic acid 2-hexyldecyl ester (1:2)
(+/-)-Dihexyldecyl lauroyl glutamate
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Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dihexyldecyl Lauroyl Glutamate allowed in the EU?
Dihexyldecyl Lauroyl Glutamate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dihexyldecyl Lauroyl Glutamate do in cosmetics?
Dihexyldecyl Lauroyl Glutamate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning (amino acid-derived ester). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 172944-28-4.
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