Potassium Cocoyl Glutamate

Potassium Cocoyl Glutamate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Coconut amino acid surfactant, Gentle cleanser
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil and the amino acid glutamic acid as primary starting materials. Synthesized through acylation of glutamic acid with coconut fatty acids, then neutralized with potassium hydroxide.
Glutamic acid, N-coco acyl derivs., monopotassium salts
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Functions
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.
Conditions Hair
Cleansing Surfactant
Lifts away dirt and oil
Softens and detangles hair
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.03%
Rinse-off3–12%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR