Is Stearoyl Lactylic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Stearoyl Lactylic Acid has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Stearoyl Lactylic Acid
INCI: STEAROYL LACTYLIC ACID (NOTE: SODIUM SALT INCI = SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE)
Stearoyl Lactylic Acid (CAS 18200-72-1 (related: sodium salt = 25383-99-7)) 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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Function
Emulsifier, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
GRAS as food additive (E481); not restricted in cosmetics; widely used
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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