DISODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE

CAS Number	68187-30-4
Chem/IUPAC Name:	L-Glutamic acid, N-coco acyl derivs., disodium salts
EINECS/ELINCS No:	269-085-1
COSING REF No:	75827

Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate is a great cleansing ingredient as it is mild and good for sensitive skin. This surfactant effectively picks up oil and dirt from the skin and hair to leave it clean. It also produces a good amount of foam to make the product feel good and perform better. It can be found in many personal care products such as shampoos, shower gels, scrubs and cleansers. In its natural form, it appears as a white crystalline powder. The chemical formula of Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate is C₅H₇NNa₂O₄.

Who supplies DISODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE ?

Dalian Handom Chemicals

What is DISODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE used for?

Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate is an effective cleansing ingredient that can be found in many skin and hair care products. It is mild in nature and suits all the skin types, even sensitive ones.

Skin care: In skin care products, it is added because it works well with both oil based and water-based ingredients. It mixes the other ingredients well and prevents them from separating. Moreover, it does not dry out the skin and leaves it feeling moisturized instead.
Hair care: It effectively picks up oil and dirt from the surface of the scalp and gently washes it off. It is not harsh on the hair and thus does not strip it off of all its moisture while cleaning.

Origin

Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate can be natural or synthetic based on where it is derived from. Naturally, this ingredient comes from coconut or palm kernels. This coconut or palm kernel derivative is combined with monosodium glutamate to produce Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate. This ingredient can also sometimes be made from animal sources.

What does DISODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE do in a formulation?

Cleansing
Foaming
Moisturising
Surfactant

Safety profile

Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate is a safe ingredient and does not adversely impact the surface of the skin or hair. However, as is the case with all the ingredients, a patch test should not be skipped. The usage percentage recommended for personal care products is 2.5 - 5%. It is a mild ingredient and is good for sensitive skin. It is non comedogenic and does not clog the pores or cause acne. Lastly, it can or cannot be vegan depending on the source that it is derived from.