Is TEA-Cocoyl Glutamate safe in cosmetics?
TEA-Cocoyl Glutamate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Cosmetic Ingredient
TEA-Cocoyl Glutamate
INCI: TEA-COCOYL GLUTAMATE
TEA-Cocoyl Glutamate (CAS 68187-29-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant – Cleansing, Hair Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
TEA-Cocoyl Glutamate is classified GHS Danger (H318) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Surfactant – Cleansing, Hair Conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; CIR: safe in present practices of use (amino acid alkyl amides group)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for TEA-Cocoyl Glutamate.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Additional Ingredient Properties
3 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
emulsifier
{"cas_number": "68187-30-4", "ingredient_class": "O/W_emulsifier,PEG_free_emulsifier", "chemical_type": "amino_acid_based", "HLB_value": "15.0", "HLB_required_for_oil_phase": "13-17", "emulsion_type_primary": "O/W", "droplet_size_typical_um": "0.5-2", "critical_micelle_concentration_pct": "0.01-0.05", "surface_tension_reduction_mN_m": "35", "interfacial_tension_reduction": "39", "foam_formation": …
hair_care
{"hair_function": "cleansing", "hair_type_suitability": "all", "curl_pattern_suitability": "all", "porosity_suitability": "all", "protein_sensitivity": "neutral", "moisture_protein_balance": "yes", "cg_method_approved": "not-a-silicone", "silicone_type": "not-a-sulfate", "sulfate_type": "no", "drying_alcohol": "no", "fatty_alcohol": "no", "heat_protectant": "yes", "color_safe": "neutral", "keratin…
surfactant
{"cas_number": "68187-29-1", "surfactant_type": "anionic", "chemical_class": "glutamate", "charge_at_use_ph": "negative", "cmc_critical_micelle_concentration_mm": "6.575990216452798", "hlb_value": "21.0", "foam_volume_ml_ross_miles": "124", "foam_quality": "creamy", "foam_stability_5min_pct": "82", "cleansing_power_rating_1_to_10": "7.188406918890947", "oil_emulsification_capacity": "good", "sebum…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Cleaning agent
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for TEA-Cocoyl Glutamate.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Cleaning agent
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TEA-Cocoyl Glutamate allowed in the EU?
TEA-Cocoyl Glutamate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does TEA-Cocoyl Glutamate do in cosmetics?
TEA-Cocoyl Glutamate functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing, Hair Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68187-29-1.
Is TEA-Cocoyl Glutamate used outside cosmetics?
TEA-Cocoyl Glutamate also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does TEA-Cocoyl Glutamate have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
TEA-Cocoyl Glutamate is classified GHS Danger (H318) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics.
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