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Surfactant

MYRISTOYL LACTYLIC ACID

CAS 18696-55-4 Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A synthetic ester of myristic acid and lactic acid acting as a gentle anionic surfactant and emulsifier. Well-tolerated on skin with no major safety concerns at regulated cosmetic concentrations.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild anionic surfactant for cleansing
  • Effective emulsifier
  • Skin-friendly fatty-acid/lactate hybrid

Known concerns

  • Mild defatting at high concentrations
  • Limited independent cosmetic safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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