Is Galactonolactone safe in cosmetics?
Galactonolactone has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Galactonolactone
INCI: GALACTONOLACTONE
Galactonolactone (CAS 2782-07-2 (D-galactonolactone) / 1668-08-2 (L-form) / 15892-28-1 (δ-lactone)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Humectant, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
2782-07-2 (D-galactonolactone) / 1668-08-2 (L-form) / 15892-28-1 (δ-lactone)
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Function
Humectant, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not prohibited or restricted; structurally analogous Gluconolactone is GRAS (21 CFR 172.580)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Galactonolactone.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Galactonolactone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Galactonolactone allowed in the EU?
Galactonolactone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Galactonolactone do in cosmetics?
Galactonolactone functions as: Humectant, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2782-07-2 (D-galactonolactone) / 1668-08-2 (L-form) / 15892-28-1 (δ-lactone).
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