Stearoyl Lactylic Acid

INCI: STEAROYL LACTYLIC ACID (NOTE: SODIUM SALT INCI = SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE)

CAS Number
18200-72-1 (related: sodium salt = 25383-99-7)
Function
Emulsifier, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes GRAS as food additive (E481); not restricted in cosmetics; widely used

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

None significant. Mild, suitable for sensitive skin formulations

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stearoyl Lactylic Acid safe in cosmetics?

None significant. Mild, suitable for sensitive skin formulations The EU classifies Stearoyl Lactylic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Stearoyl Lactylic Acid allowed in the EU?

Stearoyl Lactylic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Stearoyl Lactylic Acid do in cosmetics?

Stearoyl Lactylic Acid functions as: Emulsifier, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 18200-72-1 (related: sodium salt = 25383-99-7).

What is the Margin of Safety for Stearoyl Lactylic Acid?

not established 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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