# L-Glutamic acid

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid5020659
Categories: beauty, cleaning, industrial
Functions: Anti-static agent, Flavouring and nutrient, Humectant, Softener and conditioner, pH regulating agent
Identifier: DTXSID5020659

> L-Glutamic acid is used as anti-static agent / flavouring and nutrient. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 19 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Personal care, Raw materials. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 19 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Personal care, Raw materials.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 19 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Personal care, Raw materials. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Humectant, Anti-static agent, Softener and conditioner.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._