TEA-Lauroyl Glutamate
AKA “Triethanolamine lauroyl glutamate, 0X7WD3EN1I, EINECS 258-636-1, AMISOFT LT-12, N-(1-Oxododecyl)-L-glutamic acid, compound with 2, 2', 2''-nitrilotrisethanol (1:1), DTXSID40886062, MONOTRIETHANOLAMINE N-LAUROYLGLUTAMATE, MONOTRIETHANOLAMINE N-LAUROYL-L-GLUTAMATE, DODECYLGLUTAMIC ACID MONOTRIETHANOLAMINE SALT
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Tea-lauroyl glutamate
AKA: Triethanolamine lauroyl glutamate, 0X7WD3EN1I, EINECS 258-636-1, AMISOFT LT-12, N-(1-Oxododecyl)-L-glutamic acid, Compound with 2, 2', 2''-nitrilotrisethanol (1:1), DTXSID40886062, MONOTRIETHANOLAMINE N-LAUROYLGLUTAMATE, MONOTRIETHANOLAMINE N-LAUROYL-L-GLUTAMATE, DODECYLGLUTAMIC ACID MONOTRIETHANOLAMINE SALT
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Not Clean
N-(1-Oxododecyl)-L-glutamic acid, compound with 2,2',2''-nitrilotrisethanol (1:1)
Formula
C23H46N2O8
Mol. Weight
478.60
CAS #
53576-49-1
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.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Removes Impurities
Conditions Hair
Cleansing Surfactant
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
A synthetic amino acid-based surfactant developed in recent decades combining triethanolamine with lauric acid and glutamic acid. Created as a gentle cleansing agent for sensitive skin formulations.
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
EUpermitted
JAPANpermitted
CANADApermitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR