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Emollient

GLYCERYL STEARATE LACTATE

CAS 12338-10-9
88

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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About

A gentle lactate-modified glyceryl stearate emollient that also functions as an emulsifier; naturally derived and widely used in gentle skin care formulations.

Glyceryl Stearate Lactate (CAS 12338-10-9) is the lactic acid ester of glyceryl stearate, produced by esterification of glycerin with stearic acid followed by lactate modification. The lactate group enhances mildness and water-binding capacity. Not restricted in EU Annex II or III; glyceryl stearate derivatives are among the most widely used and well-studied emollients in cosmetic formulations, considered non-irritating and non-sensitizing.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Skin conditioning - emollient
  • Emulsifying
  • Skin conditioning

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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