Is Lactide safe in cosmetics?
Lactide has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Lactide
INCI: LACTIDE
Lactide (CAS 95-96-5 (DL-Lactide) / 4511-42-6 (L-Lactide)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning (cyclic diester monomer for PLA synthesis). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning (cyclic diester monomer for PLA synthesis)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — TSCA listed; no CFR cosmetic restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Lactide.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Lactide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lactide allowed in the EU?
Lactide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lactide do in cosmetics?
Lactide functions as: Skin conditioning (cyclic diester monomer for PLA synthesis). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 95-96-5 (DL-Lactide) / 4511-42-6 (L-Lactide).
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