Stearyl Acetyl Glutamate
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
N-Acetyl-L-glutamic acid, octadecyl (5) ester
What does it do?
Stearyl Acetyl Glutamate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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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 - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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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
Stearyl Acetyl 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 Stearyl Acetyl Glutamate?
Stearyl Acetyl Glutamate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. N-Acetyl-L-glutamic acid, octadecyl (5) ester
Is Stearyl Acetyl Glutamate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Stearyl Acetyl Glutamate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Stearyl Acetyl Glutamate do in cosmetic products?
Stearyl Acetyl Glutamate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
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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