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Surfactant

SODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE

CAS 68187-32-6
88

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A gentle amino-acid surfactant from coconut and fermented glutamic acid. Cleanses at skin-friendly pH; one of the mildest surfactants in cosmetics — great for sensitive skin.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild amino-acid surfactant
  • Skin-friendly pH (5-6)
  • Coconut and glutamate derived
  • Excellent for sensitive skin

Known concerns

  • Lower foam than sulfates
  • Higher cost than mainstream surfactants
  • Standard formulation caveats

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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