Methyl glutamic acid (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 6753-62-4 / 3598; glutamic acid; N-methyl-

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Methyl glutamic acid, a glutamic acid derivative, is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as an antistatic agent (reduces static charges by neutralizing the electrical charge on the surface of, for example, hair), skin care and hair conditioning agent (makes hair easy to comb, smooth, soft and shiny and gives it volume).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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