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METHYLHEPTYL LACTATE

CAS 5349-85-9
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Methylheptyl Lactate is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Methylheptyl Lactate is the ester of methylheptyl alcohol and lactic acid, used as a fragrance ingredient and skin conditioning agent. Lactic acid esters are generally well-tolerated and not restricted under EU cosmetic regulations. The compound carries no GHS hazard statements and has a history of use as a fragrance component in cosmetic products.

Skin benefits

  • Skin conditioning — emollient properties
  • Mild fragrance contribution
  • Good skin feel

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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