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Surfactant

TEA-COCOYL GLUTAMINATE

68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A mild amino-acid based surfactant — TEA salt of cocoyl glutamic acid. Gentle and biodegradable. The TEA half is regulated in EU because of trace nitrosamine-formation risk with nitrosating ingredients.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild amino-acid surfactant
  • Gentle cleansing
  • Biodegradable

Known concerns

  • TEA salt — trace nitrosamine formation possible
  • EU Annex III restricts triethanolamine
  • Acid pH compatibility limited

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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