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Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
AKA “Disodium glutamate, Disodium L-glutamate, L-Glutamic acid disodium salt, L-Glutamic acid, disodium salt, disodium (2S)-2-aminopentanedioate, UNII-H0US799L9M, H0US799L9M, Glutamic acid, L-, EINECS 240-733-5, DISODIUM S-GLUTAMATE”
Surfactant
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Ingredient Facts
Disodium cocoyl glutamate
AKA: Disodium glutamate, Disodium L-glutamate, L-Glutamic acid disodium salt, L-Glutamic acid, Disodium salt, Disodium (2S)-2-aminopentanedioate, UNII-H0US799L9M, H0US799L9M, Glutamic acid, L-, EINECS 240-733-5, DISODIUM S-GLUTAMATE
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Cleanser
Clean
L-Glutamic acid, N-coco acyl derivs., disodium salts
Effective at 5.0%
Formula
C5H7NNa2O4
Mol. Weight
191.09
CAS #
68187-30-4
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Antioxidant Protection
Traditional Use
Synthetic amino acid-based surfactant derived from coconut oil, developed to provide effective yet gentle cleansing for sensitive skin and mild formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.01%
10.0%
0%14%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.5-3 | 0.01-10
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Acetyl Glutamic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Cocoyl Glutamic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Glutamic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Lauroyl Glutamic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Myristoyl Glutamic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Palmitoyl Glutamic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Stearoyl Glutamic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Glutamic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Lauroyl Glutamic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Stearoyl Glutamic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR