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GLUTAMATE SURFACTANTS

Products with this unspecific ingredient may be composed of any the specific substances listed below. The evidence shown is based on the most concerning group member.
Asthma/Respiratory
 
No Data, Some Concern
 
Skin Allergies &
Irritation
 
Low Concern
 
Developmental &
Reproductive Toxicity
 
No Data, Some Concern
 
Cancer
 
No Data, Some Concern
 
Environment
 
No Data, Some Concern
 
Top scoring factors: No information available on this substance.
This unspecific ingredient, Glutamate surfactants, can be found in 0 products.
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Evidence

Health issue
 
Level of Concern
 
Source
Glutamate surfactants
causes serious eye irritation
Only in: Household Cleaners
 
some
 
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Glutamate surfactants
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel concludes this substance is safe for use when formulated to be non-irritating.
 
some
 
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR): CIR Assessments
Glutamate surfactants
A peer-reviewed study reports that this substance does not cause skin irritation.
 
low
 
Monica Corazza, Maria Michela Lauriola, Anna Bianchi, Mario Zappaterra & Annarosa Virgili. 2010. Irritant and sensitizing potential of eight surfactants commonly used in skin cleansers: an evaluation of 105 patients. Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug : official journal of the American Contact Dermatitis Society, North American Contact Dermatitis Group 21(5), 262-8.
Glutamate surfactants
A peer-reviewed study reports that this substance does not cause skin allergies.
 
low
 
Monica Corazza, Maria Michela Lauriola, Anna Bianchi, Mario Zappaterra & Annarosa Virgili. 2010. Irritant and sensitizing potential of eight surfactants commonly used in skin cleansers: an evaluation of 105 patients. Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug : official journal of the American Contact Dermatitis Society, North American Contact Dermatitis Group 21(5), 262-8.
Glutamate surfactants
A Cosmetic Ingredient Review Panel reports that this substance is not an irritant.
 
low
 
Cosmetic Ingredient Review. 2013. Safety Assessment of Amino Acid Alkyl Amides as Used in Cosmetics.
Glutamate surfactants
A Cosmetic Ingredient Review Panel reports that this substance does not cause allergies.
 
low
 
Cosmetic Ingredient Review. 2013. Safety Assessment of Amino Acid Alkyl Amides as Used in Cosmetics.
Glutamate surfactants
A Cosmetic Ingredient Review Panel reports that this substance is non-genotoxic.
 
low
 
Cosmetic Ingredient Review. 2013. Safety Assessment of Amino Acid Alkyl Amides as Used in Cosmetics.
 


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