Definition
Potassium salt of the condensation product of lauric acid chloride and wheat amino acids
Cosmetic roles
Softens hairHAIR CONDITIONINGWashes away surface impuritiesCLEANSINGSurfactant that lifts dirtSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGKeeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONING
Safety & regulatory references
Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer
Source: EU CosIng ingredient list
Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Amino Acid Alkyl Amides as Used in Cosmetics
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Official labels & definitions
JCIA labelling name ラウロイルコムギアミノ酸Ｋ: 本品は、ラウリン酸クロリドとコムギアミノ酸（＊）の縮合物のカリウム塩である。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
Names & identifiers
POTASSIUM LAUROYL WHEAT AMINO ACIDSINCI포타슘라우로일밀아미노산Korean label name (MFDS standard)ラウロイルコムギアミノ酸ＫJapanese labelling name
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 1914931-84-2
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID501014281
What products actually use it for
What the 4 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.
- Softener and conditioner2
- Cleaning agent1
- Surfactant (surface active agent)1
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard