Is Phytosphingosine Lactate safe in cosmetics?
Phytosphingosine Lactate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Phytosphingosine Lactate
Also known as: Propanamide, N-[2,3-dihydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)heptadecyl]-2-hydroxy-, [1S-[1R*(R*), 2R*, 3S*]]-
INCI: PHYTOSPHINGOSINE LACTATE
Phytosphingosine Lactate (CAS 173840-43-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
(5R,6S,7R)-5-amino-2,4,6,7-tetrahydroxyhenicosan-3-one
InChIKey
ZQDHYXRHRFNFDR-LONDADKYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA permitted for cosmetic use; not specifically restricted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Phytosphingosine Lactate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Phytosphingosine Lactate.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Known Synonyms
Propanamide, N-[2,3-dihydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)heptadecyl]-2-hydroxy-, [1S-[1R*(R*), 2R*, 3S*]]-
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phytosphingosine Lactate allowed in the EU?
Phytosphingosine Lactate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phytosphingosine Lactate do in cosmetics?
Phytosphingosine Lactate functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 173840-43-2.
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