Ethyl Lactyl Retinoate

INCI: ETHYL LACTYL RETINOATE

CAS Number
1390894-42-0 (proprietary retinoid ester)
Function
Skin conditioning — retinoid derivative designed for improved stability and tolerability
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — not specifically restricted under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Retinoid class with pregnancy contraindication risk, photosensitivity concerns, and SPF co-use requirement; limited peer-reviewed MoS data available; CPSR assessor should request full toxicology package from supplier.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethyl Lactyl Retinoate safe in cosmetics?

Retinoid class with pregnancy contraindication risk, photosensitivity concerns, and SPF co-use requirement; limited peer-reviewed MoS data available; CPSR assessor should request full toxicology package from supplier. The EU classifies Ethyl Lactyl Retinoate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Ethyl Lactyl Retinoate allowed in the EU?

Ethyl Lactyl Retinoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ethyl Lactyl Retinoate do in cosmetics?

Ethyl Lactyl Retinoate functions as: Skin conditioning — retinoid derivative designed for improved stability and tolerability. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1390894-42-0 (proprietary retinoid ester).

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyl Lactyl Retinoate?

not established 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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