Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium hydrogen N-(1-oxooctadecyl)-L-glutamate
What does it do?
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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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
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Sodium Stearoyl 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 Stearoyl Glutamate?
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium hydrogen N-(1-oxooctadecyl)-L-glutamate
Is Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate is 38517-23-6 / 79811-24-8.
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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