Allowed in EU

Dipotassium Capryloyl Glutamate

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

What is it?

Dipotassium N-octanoyl glutamate

What does it do?

Dipotassium Capryloyl 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

  • Deodorant

    reduces or masks unpleasant body odour

  • Surfactant - cleansing

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

EU regulatory status

Dipotassium Capryloyl 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 Dipotassium Capryloyl Glutamate?

Dipotassium Capryloyl Glutamate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Dipotassium N-octanoyl glutamate

Is Dipotassium Capryloyl Glutamate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Dipotassium Capryloyl Glutamate do in cosmetic products?

Dipotassium Capryloyl Glutamate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, deodorant, surfactant - cleansing.

What is the CAS number of Dipotassium Capryloyl Glutamate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Dipotassium Capryloyl Glutamate is -.

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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: 15/10/2010