Sodium Hydrogenated Tallowoyl Glutamate
AKA “Tallow Glutamate Surfactant, Hydrogenated Tallow Amino Acid
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Sodium hydrogenated tallowoyl glutamate
AKA: Tallow Glutamate Surfactant, Hydrogenated Tallow Amino Acid
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Amino Acid
Not Clean
Sodium Hydrogenated Tallowoyl Glutamate is the sodium salt of the hydrogenated tallow acid amide of glutamic acid
CAS #
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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
A modern amino acid-based surfactant developed in the late 20th century. Created to provide ultra-mild cleansing by combining hydrogenated tallow chemistry with glutamic acid amino acid benefits.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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