Is Glycolic Acid Lactyl Ester safe in cosmetics?
Glycolic Acid Lactyl Ester has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Glycolic Acid Lactyl Ester
INCI: GLYCOLIC ACID LACTYL ESTER
Glycolic Acid Lactyl Ester (CAS Not individually assigned in major databases; falls under AHA esters category) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Exfoliant, skin conditioning, buffering agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 10%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not individually assigned in major databases; falls under AHA esters category
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Function
Exfoliant, skin conditioning, buffering agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
10%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR-reviewed: safe at concentrations ≤10%, pH ≥3.5 for consumer products; ≤30% at pH ≥3.0 for professional use
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glycolic Acid Lactyl Ester allowed in the EU?
Glycolic Acid Lactyl Ester EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 10%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glycolic Acid Lactyl Ester do in cosmetics?
Glycolic Acid Lactyl Ester functions as: Exfoliant, skin conditioning, buffering agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned in major databases; falls under AHA esters category.
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