Is Mannitan Laurate safe in cosmetics?
Mannitan Laurate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Mannitan Laurate
Also known as: D-Mannitol, 3,6-anhydro-1-O-(1-oxododecyl)-, 3,6-Anhydro-1-O-dodecanoyl-D-mannitol
INCI: MANNITAN LAURATE
Mannitan Laurate (CAS 120200-78-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifying - helps form stable emulsions of oil and water; surfactant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emulsifying - helps form stable emulsions of oil and water; surfactant
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
[(2R)-2-[(2R,3R,4R)-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl] dodecanoate
InChIKey
LWZFANDGMFTDAV-JOCBIADPSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - not prohibited or restricted; analogous to sorbitan laurate-type emulsifiers considered safe for cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Mannitan Laurate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Mannitan Laurate.
Known Synonyms
D-Mannitol, 3,6-anhydro-1-O-(1-oxododecyl)-
3,6-Anhydro-1-O-dodecanoyl-D-mannitol
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mannitan Laurate allowed in the EU?
Mannitan Laurate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mannitan Laurate do in cosmetics?
Mannitan Laurate functions as: Emulsifying - helps form stable emulsions of oil and water; surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 120200-78-4.
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