Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate

Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 23668603
AKA: 29923-31-7, Hostapon CLG, Sodium N-lauroylglutamate, Monosodium N-lauroyl-L-glutamate, Amisoft LS 11, Acylglutamate LS-11, Sodium N-dodecanoylglutamate
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
OriginDerived from coconut or palm kernel oil-derived lauric acid and the amino acid L-glutamic acid. Synthesized through condensation reaction between lauroyl chloride and glutamic acid, then neutralized with sodium hydroxide.
The panel concluded that the 115 amino acid alkyl amides listed below are safe in the present practices of use and concentration in cosmetics, when formulated to be non-irritating...Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate...
Formula
C17H30NNaO5
Mol. Weight
351.40
CAS #
29923-31-7, 29923-34-0, 42926-22-7, 98984-78-2
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Reduces Static
Conditions Hair
Cleansing Surfactant
Lifts away dirt and oil
Reduces flyaways
Softens and detangles hair
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
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CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
Human test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 645)
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 645)
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 645)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
2 studies / 1 irritating / 1 not irritating / reactions mild (CIR 645)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.03–4%
Rinse-off0.003–40%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR