Sodium Lauroyl/myristoyl Glutamate
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - foam boosting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium Lauroyl/Myristoyl Glutamate is the sodium salt of the lauric and myristic acid amides of glutamic acid.
What does it do?
Sodium Lauroyl/myristoyl Glutamate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Surfactant - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
EU regulatory status
Sodium Lauroyl/myristoyl 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 Lauroyl/myristoyl Glutamate?
Sodium Lauroyl/myristoyl Glutamate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium Lauroyl/Myristoyl Glutamate is the sodium salt of the lauric and myristic acid amides of glutamic acid.
Is Sodium Lauroyl/myristoyl Glutamate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Lauroyl/myristoyl Glutamate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Lauroyl/myristoyl Glutamate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Lauroyl/myristoyl Glutamate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - foam boosting.
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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: 27/06/2024