Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Glycolic Acid Lactyl Ester

INCI: GLYCOLIC ACID LACTYL ESTER

CAS Number
Not individually assigned in major databases; falls under AHA esters category
Function
Exfoliant, skin conditioning, buffering agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
EU Max Conc. 10%
🇺🇸 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

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
high
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Exfoliating AHA ester safe at established concentrations and pH thresholds; requires sunscreen advisory on label due to increased UV sensitivity and critical compliance with concentration and pH limits.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glycolic Acid Lactyl Ester safe in cosmetics?

Exfoliating AHA ester safe at established concentrations and pH thresholds; requires sunscreen advisory on label due to increased UV sensitivity and critical compliance with concentration and pH limits. The EU classifies Glycolic Acid Lactyl Ester as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Glycolic Acid Lactyl Ester?

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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