Glycereth-7 Lactate

INCI: GLYCERETH-7 LACTATE

CAS Number
Not established
Function
Skin conditioning agent — humectant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no CFR restriction; no CIR monograph. Read-across from glycereth-7 (CIR safe) + lactic acid (CIR safe)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Hydrolysis may release free lactic acid — verify pH stability ≥ 3.5. 1,4-dioxane trace risk from ethoxylation. No published direct toxicological data — CPSR must use read-across justification

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glycereth-7 Lactate safe in cosmetics?

Hydrolysis may release free lactic acid — verify pH stability ≥ 3.5. 1,4-dioxane trace risk from ethoxylation. No published direct toxicological data — CPSR must use read-across justification The EU classifies Glycereth-7 Lactate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Glycereth-7 Lactate allowed in the EU?

Glycereth-7 Lactate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Glycereth-7 Lactate do in cosmetics?

Glycereth-7 Lactate functions as: Skin conditioning agent — humectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not established.

What is the Margin of Safety for Glycereth-7 Lactate?

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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