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Surfactant

TEA-LAUROYL GLUTAMATE

CAS 53576-49-1 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A triethanolamine salt of lauroyl glutamate — a mild amino-acid cleanser. Generally low-irritation, but the TEA portion carries the standard nitrosamine-formulation caveat.

Function

CLEANSINGHAIR CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild amino-acid surfactant
  • Pleasant skin feel
  • Low-irritation cleansing

Known concerns

  • TEA salts can form trace nitrosamines if combined with nitrosating agents
  • Eye sting possible at concentration
  • Limited compound-level GHS data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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