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Ammonium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
AKA “68003-46-3, Glycine, N-methyl-N-(1-oxododecyl)-, ammonium salt, EINECS 268-130-2, UNII-4H5TH819M4, Lauroyl sarcosine, Ammonium N-methyl-N-(1-oxododecyl)glycinate, Ammonium N-lauroyl sarcosinate, DTXSID7070975, 4H5TH819M4”
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Ingredient Facts
Ammonium lauroyl sarcosinate
AKA: 68003-46-3, Glycine, N-methyl-N-(1-oxododecyl)-, Ammonium salt, EINECS 268-130-2, UNII-4H5TH819M4, Lauroyl sarcosine, Ammonium N-methyl-N-(1-oxododecyl)glycinate, Ammonium N-lauroyl sarcosinate, DTXSID7070975, 4H5TH819M4
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Plant Oil
Clean
Ammonium N-methyl-N-(1-oxododecyl)glycinate
Formula
C15H32N2O3
Mol. Weight
288.43
CAS #
68003-46-3
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Antistatic
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foaming
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Reduces Static
Removes Impurities
Creates Lather
Conditions Hair
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthesized in the 20th century as an amino acid-based surfactant derived from lauric acid (from coconut oil). Designed as a gentle alternative to harsher sulfates, combining modern organic chemistry with coconut's traditional use.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Cocoyl Sarcosine, Lauroyl Sarcosine, Myristoyl Sarcosine, Oleoyl Sarcosine, Stearoyl Sarcosine, Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium M
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Ammonium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Water
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Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seedcake Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sprout Extract
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EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil Unsaponifiables
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Glycine Soja (Soybean) Phytoplacenta Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Glycine Soja (Soybean) Protein
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed
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EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract
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EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Final report on the safety assessment of Cocoyl Sarcosine, Lauroyl Sarcosine, Myristoyl Sarcosine, Oleoyl Sarcosine, Stearoyl Sarcosine, Sodium Cocoyl
Lanigan RS
International journal of toxicology, 2001
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Final report on the safety assessment of Cocoyl Sarcosine, Lauroyl Sarcosine, Myristoyl Sarcosine, Oleoyl Sarcosine, Stearoyl Sarcosine, Sodium Cocoyl
Lanigan RS
International journal of toxicology, 2001
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Final report on the safety assessment of Cocoyl Sarcosine, Lauroyl Sarcosine, Myristoyl Sarcosine, Oleoyl Sarcosine, Stearoyl Sarcosine, Sodium Cocoyl
Lanigan RS
International journal of toxicology, 2001
→
Final report on the safety assessment of Cocoyl Sarcosine, Lauroyl Sarcosine, Myristoyl Sarcosine, Oleoyl Sarcosine, Stearoyl Sarcosine, Sodium Cocoyl
Lanigan RS
International journal of toxicology, 2001
→
Final report on the safety assessment of Cocoyl Sarcosine, Lauroyl Sarcosine, Myristoyl Sarcosine, Oleoyl Sarcosine, Stearoyl Sarcosine, Sodium Cocoyl
Lanigan RS
International journal of toxicology, 2001
→
Final report on the safety assessment of Cocoyl Sarcosine, Lauroyl Sarcosine, Myristoyl Sarcosine, Oleoyl Sarcosine, Stearoyl Sarcosine, Sodium Cocoyl
Lanigan RS
International journal of toxicology, 2001
→
Final report on the safety assessment of Cocoyl Sarcosine, Lauroyl Sarcosine, Myristoyl Sarcosine, Oleoyl Sarcosine, Stearoyl Sarcosine, Sodium Cocoyl
Lanigan RS
International journal of toxicology, 2001
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Final report on the safety assessment of Cocoyl Sarcosine, Lauroyl Sarcosine, Myristoyl Sarcosine, Oleoyl Sarcosine, Stearoyl Sarcosine, Sodium Cocoyl
Lanigan RS
International journal of toxicology, 2001
→
Final report on the safety assessment of Cocoyl Sarcosine, Lauroyl Sarcosine, Myristoyl Sarcosine, Oleoyl Sarcosine, Stearoyl Sarcosine, Sodium Cocoyl
Lanigan RS
International journal of toxicology, 2001
→
Final report on the safety assessment of Cocoyl Sarcosine, Lauroyl Sarcosine, Myristoyl Sarcosine, Oleoyl Sarcosine, Stearoyl Sarcosine, Sodium Cocoyl
Lanigan RS
International journal of toxicology, 2001
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Final report on the safety assessment of Cocoyl Sarcosine, Lauroyl Sarcosine, Myristoyl Sarcosine, Oleoyl Sarcosine, Stearoyl Sarcosine, Sodium Cocoyl
Lanigan RS
International journal of toxicology, 2001
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Identification of didecyldimethylammonium salts and salicylic acid as antimicrobial compounds in commercial fermented radish kimchi.
Li J, Chaytor JL, Findlay B, McMullen LM, Smith DC et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 2015
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Identification of didecyldimethylammonium salts and salicylic acid as antimicrobial compounds in commercial fermented radish kimchi.
Li J, Chaytor JL, Findlay B, McMullen LM, Smith DC et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 2015
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Identification of didecyldimethylammonium salts and salicylic acid as antimicrobial compounds in commercial fermented radish kimchi.
Li J, Chaytor JL, Findlay B, McMullen LM, Smith DC et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 2015
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Identification of didecyldimethylammonium salts and salicylic acid as antimicrobial compounds in commercial fermented radish kimchi.
Li J, Chaytor JL, Findlay B, McMullen LM, Smith DC et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 2015
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Glycine soja Leaf and Stem Extract Ameliorates Atopic Dermatitis-like Skin Inflammation by Inhibiting JAK/STAT Signaling.
Sung YY, Kim M, Kim DS, Son E
International journal of molecular sciences, 2025
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Glycine soja Leaf and Stem Extract Ameliorates Atopic Dermatitis-like Skin Inflammation by Inhibiting JAK/STAT Signaling.
Sung YY, Kim M, Kim DS, Son E
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR