TEA-Cocoyl Glutaminate

AKA: TEA Cocoyl Glutamate, Triethanolamine Cocoyl Glutaminate

Plant-Derived

Cleanser

Not Clean

OriginDerived from coconut oil fatty acids combined with glutamic acid, an amino acid. Synthesized through condensation reaction between cocoyl chloride and glutamate, then neutralized with triethanolamine.

Tea-Cocoyl Glutaminate

CAS #

210545-23-6; 616-91-1; 1188-37-0; 2490-97-3; 35305-74-9

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Removes Impurities

Cleansing Surfactant

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

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

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

Credo Beauty Sephora Clean at Sephora Target Clean Whole Foods Premium Body Care Beauty Heroes MADE SAFE EWG VERIFIED

Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2017

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU✔ permitted

JAPAN✔ permitted

CANADA✔ permitted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR