Sodium hydrogenated tallow glutamate (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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"Sodium" refers to the element sodium. Glutamates are salts or esters of glutamic acid (2-aminopentanedioic acid, an amino acid). "Hydrogenated" means treated with hydrogen (hydrogenated).

Sodium Hydrogenated Tallow Glutamate is a substance used in cosmetic preparations where it acts as a surfactant (washing active substance).

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Glutamic acid; Sodium; Surfactants;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020