murphyZinc Glutamate
AKA: Zinc DL-glutamate (1:1), Glutamic acid, Zinc salt, 1949-15-1, GLUTAMIC ACID, ZINC SALT
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginZinc Glutamate is synthesized from zinc salts and glutamic acid, an amino acid compound. The ingredients are combined through chelation chemistry to form the zinc-glutamate complex.
Dihydrogen bis[L-glutamato(2-)-N,O1]zincate(2-)
Formula
C5H7NO4Zn
Mol. Weight
210.50
CAS #
1949-15-1, 14269-55-7, 34992-53-5
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Deodorant
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
0%50%100%
Reg. limit 1%
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2024
EU regulatory limit: 1%. Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Annex III (Restricted Substances), Entry 24.
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR