Sodium Glutamate
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium hydrogen glutamate
What does it do?
Sodium Glutamate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Sodium 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 Sodium Glutamate?
Sodium Glutamate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium hydrogen glutamate
Is Sodium Glutamate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Glutamate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Glutamate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Glutamate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, hair conditioning, skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Glutamate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Glutamate is 142-47-2 / 6106-04-3 / 16177-21-2 / 32221-81-1.
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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