Is Sodium Isostearoyl Lactate safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Isostearoyl Lactate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium Isostearoyl Lactate
INCI: SODIUM ISOSTEAROYL LACTATE
Sodium Isostearoyl Lactate (CAS Not distinctly assigned; often conflated with the lactylate (CAS 66988-04-3)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifier, skin conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not distinctly assigned; often conflated with the lactylate (CAS 66988-04-3)
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Function
Emulsifier, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; CIR reviewed alkanoyl lactyl lactate salts class as safe when formulated to be nonirritating and nonsensitizing
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sodium Isostearoyl Lactate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sodium Isostearoyl Lactate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Isostearoyl Lactate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Isostearoyl Lactate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Isostearoyl Lactate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Isostearoyl Lactate functions as: Emulsifier, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not distinctly assigned; often conflated with the lactylate (CAS 66988-04-3).
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