Is Cyclodextrin Laurate safe in cosmetics?
Cyclodextrin Laurate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cyclodextrin Laurate
Also known as: dextrin, dodecanoate, dodecanoic acid dextrin ester
INCI: CYCLODEXTRIN LAURATE
Cyclodextrin Laurate (CAS 79748-56-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film forming, humectant, skin conditioning, skin protecting. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Film forming, humectant, skin conditioning, skin protecting
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - not prohibited or restricted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cyclodextrin Laurate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-caking agent
Emulsifier
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cyclodextrin Laurate.
Known Synonyms
dextrin, dodecanoate
dodecanoic acid dextrin ester
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Emulsifier
Anti-caking agent
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cyclodextrin Laurate allowed in the EU?
Cyclodextrin Laurate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cyclodextrin Laurate do in cosmetics?
Cyclodextrin Laurate functions as: Film forming, humectant, skin conditioning, skin protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 79748-56-4.
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