Is Isopropanolamine Lanolate safe in cosmetics?
Isopropanolamine Lanolate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Isopropanolamine Lanolate
INCI: ISOPROPANOLAMINE LANOLATE
Isopropanolamine Lanolate (CAS 85536-46-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifying agent, surfactant (lanolin-derived salt). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emulsifying agent, surfactant (lanolin-derived salt)
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR considers isopropanolamine derivatives safe under the same stipulations (no N-nitrosating co-formulants)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isopropanolamine Lanolate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Cleaning agent
Emulsifier
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Isopropanolamine Lanolate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Emulsifier
Cleaning agent
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isopropanolamine Lanolate allowed in the EU?
Isopropanolamine Lanolate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isopropanolamine Lanolate do in cosmetics?
Isopropanolamine Lanolate functions as: Emulsifying agent, surfactant (lanolin-derived salt). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85536-46-5.
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