Sodium Cocoyl/Hydrogenated Tallow Glutamate
AKA “Coconut Tallow Glutamate Surfactant
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Sodium cocoyl/hydrogenated tallow glutamate
AKA: Coconut Tallow Glutamate Surfactant
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
Sodium hydrogen N-(coco acyl and hydrogenated tallow acyl) glutamate
CAS #
210545-23-6; 616-91-1; 1188-37-0; 2490-97-3; 35305-74-9
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.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
Created as a blended surfactant system combining coconut and tallow derivatives with glutamate amino acid in the late 20th century. Formulated to balance cleansing efficacy with skin-conditioning properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
EWG
4
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: CosIng · EWG · CIR