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Arginine Lauroyl Glutamate

A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, foaming, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Arginine Lauroyl Glutamate is is the Arginine salt of the product formed by the condensation of lauroyl fatty acid chloride with Glutamic Acid

What does it do?

Arginine Lauroyl Glutamate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Cleansing

    helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair

  • Foaming

    produces foam when mixed with water and agitated

  • Surfactant - cleansing

    surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes

EU regulatory status

Arginine Lauroyl Glutamate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Arginine Lauroyl Glutamate?

Arginine Lauroyl Glutamate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Arginine Lauroyl Glutamate is is the Arginine salt of the product formed by the condensation of lauroyl fatty acid chloride with Glutamic Acid

Is Arginine Lauroyl Glutamate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Arginine Lauroyl Glutamate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Arginine Lauroyl Glutamate do in cosmetic products?

Arginine Lauroyl Glutamate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, foaming, surfactant - cleansing.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 24/05/2016