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Emulsifier

SODIUM BEHENOYL LACTYLATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A mild surfactant and emulsifier built from behenic acid and lactic acid — same family as the food-grade lactylates approved as E472b. Gentle on skin, broadly accepted, no EU restrictions; a good clean-label choice.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild, food-grade emulsifier and surfactant
  • Behenic + lactic acid backbone gives gentle skin cleansing
  • Improves stability of oil-in-water systems

Known concerns

  • Possible mild irritation in extreme cleansing concentrations
  • No specific EU restrictions identified

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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