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SODIUM LAUROYL GLUTAMATE

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MFCD01725209, SODIUM N-DODECANOYLGLUTAMATE, SODIUM N-LAUROYLGLUTAMATE, NCX1UU2D33, AMISOFT LS 11, L-GLUTAMIC ACID, N-(1-OXODODECYL)-, SODIUM SALT (1:1), HOSTAPON CLG, UNII-NCX1UU2D33, SODIUM (S)-4-CARBOXY-2-DODECANAMIDOBUTANOATE, EINECS 249-958-3

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Asthma / Respiratory
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Skin Allergies & Irritation
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Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
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Cancer
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Ingredient concerns

CONCERNS

Health Issue	Level of Concern	Source

Causes skin irritation Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
causes serious eye irritation Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
This chemical has been verified to be of low concern in cleaning products based on experimental and modeled data as assessed by the EPA.	low	Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Safer Chemical Ingredients List (2018-02-28)
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.