Name Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate Description Sodium cocoyl glutamate is commonly used as a detergent, surfactant, skin and hair conditioner, and lathering agent. Sodium cocoyl glutamate is commonly manufactured by the acylation of a
free amine of glutamic acid with an acyl chloride, a reaction known as the Schotten-Baumann reaction. It is an amino acid alkyl amide. Benefits Generally a gentle cleansing agent. Considerations • Contamination Concerns
May contain undisclosed propylene glycol. May contain traces of heavy metals from processing. Because it is from amines, it may also contain traces of nitrosamines or form them in the presence of nitrosating agents. Nitrosamines are a class of carcinogenic chemicals. • MSG
Sodium cocoyl glutamate is created using monosodium glutamate. It may be advisable to avoid sodium cocoyl glutamate if you are sensitive to MSG. • Eye Irritant
Can be an eye irritant at higher concentrations. Synonyms L-Glutamic acid, N-coco acyl derivs., monosodium salts
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EC 269-087-2
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UNII-BMT4RCZ3HG Research Sources https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/aaaamd022013slr.pdf
https://cosmetics.specialchem.com/inci-ingredients/sodium-cocoyl-glutamate
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/l-Glutamic%20acid,%20N-coco%20acyl%20derivs.,%20monosodium%20salts Summary Can be contaminated with carcinogenic nitrosamines and/or heavy metals.
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