Ammonium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

AKA: 68003-46-3, Glycine, Ammonium salt, Lauroyl sarcosine, Ammonium N-methyl-N-(1-oxododecyl)glycinate, Ammonium N-lauroyl sarcosinate

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

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.

EWG

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

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types, gentle

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR