Disodium Capryloyl Glutamate
AKA “Emulvama AGW, UNII-MCG3T4GPL4, MCG3T4GPL4, L-Glutamic acid, N-(1-oxooctyl)-, disodium salt, sodium salt (1:2), 167888-81-5, DTXSID50168422, RefChem:135017, DTXCID5090913
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Disodium capryloyl glutamate
AKA: Emulvama AGW, UNII-MCG3T4GPL4, MCG3T4GPL4, L-Glutamic acid, N-(1-oxooctyl)-, Disodium salt, Sodium salt (1:2), 167888-81-5, DTXSID50168422, RefChem:135017, DTXCID5090913
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Cleanser
Clean
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 Capryloyl Glutamate
Formula
C13H21NNa2O5
Mol. Weight
317.29
CAS #
167888-81-5
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Deodorant
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Removes Impurities
Controls Odor
Cleansing Surfactant
Antioxidant Protection
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Neutralizes odor
Traditional Use
Synthetic amino acid-derived mild surfactant created in the late 20th century to provide natural-derived cleansing action with reduced skin irritation.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR