Dimethiconol Lactate

INCI: DIMETHICONOL LACTATE

CAS Number
227200-33-1
Function
Hair-conditioning agent; skin-conditioning agent — emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — not prohibited or restricted under 21 CFR; no VCRP uses reported

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Lactic acid CIR qualification relates to pH of free acid, not ester form. Hydrolysis under acidic conditions could theoretically release free lactic acid, but this is negligible given the polymer molecular weight.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimethiconol Lactate safe in cosmetics?

Lactic acid CIR qualification relates to pH of free acid, not ester form. Hydrolysis under acidic conditions could theoretically release free lactic acid, but this is negligible given the polymer molecular weight. The EU classifies Dimethiconol Lactate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Dimethiconol Lactate allowed in the EU?

Dimethiconol Lactate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dimethiconol Lactate do in cosmetics?

Dimethiconol Lactate functions as: Hair-conditioning agent; skin-conditioning agent — emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 227200-33-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethiconol Lactate?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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