What function does DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE carries the following function designation(s): CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING.

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InventoryRef 3365915/10/2010

DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE

Disodium N-(1-oxooctadecyl)-L-glutamate

DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 38079-62-8

CAS 38079-62-8PubChem CID 94480

Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate

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...Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate — Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

IUPAC name: disodium;(2S)-2-(octadecanoylamino)pentanedioate

Molecular formula: C23H41NNa2O5
Molecular weight: 457.6 g/mol
Exact mass: 457.27801197 Da
Topological polar surface area: 109.0 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 5
Covalent units: 3
Defined stereocentres: 1

Also known as

EINECS 253-773-3UNII-45ASM2L11MAmisoft HS-2145ASM2L11ML-Glutamic acid, N-(1-oxooctadecyl)-, disodium saltdisodium stearoylglutamateL-Glutamic acid, N-(1-oxooctadecyl)-, sodium salt (1:2)AMISOFT HS 21P

16 more reported names

AMISOFT HS-21PN-Stearoylglutamic acid disodium saltAMISOFT HS 21disodium n-stearoylglutamateACYLGLUTAMATE HS 21ACYLGLUTAMATE HS-21AMISOFT HS-21(P)disodium stearoyl-L-glutamatesodium n-stearoyl-l-glutamatedisodium n-stearoyl-l-glutamaten-stearoyl-l-glutamic acid disodium saltL-GLUTAMIC ACID, N-(1-OXOOCTADAECYL)-, DISODIUM SALTRefChem:135085DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE [INCI]253-773-3Disodium N-(1-oxooctadecyl)-L-glutamate

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External database identifiers

EPA DTXSID:DTXSID50889726

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Inventory details for DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE

INCI name

DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE

Description

Disodium N-(1-oxooctadecyl)-L-glutamate

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 33659
Imported identity: DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE
Source update: 15/10/2010

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE

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Key data

CAS

38079-62-8

253-773-3

Restriction

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Function

CLEANSING: Helping to keep the body surface clean.
HAIR CONDITIONING: Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
SKIN CONDITIONING: Maintaining the skin in good condition.
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING: Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#9439 · DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

DISODIUM SOYAMPHODIACETATECLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

DISODIUM STEARAMIDO MEA-SULFOSUCCINATECLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE

DISODIUM STEARIMINODIPROPIONATEANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

DISODIUM STEAROAMPHODIACETATEANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFA…

DISODIUM STEARYL SULFOSUCCINAMATECLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE

DISODIUM STEARYL SULFOSUCCINATECLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE

DISODIUM TALLAMIDO MEA-SULFOSUCCINATECLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE

DISODIUM TALLOW SULFOSUCCINAMATECLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE

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How DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE is also tagged with 4 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

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Source note for DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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