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Emulsifier

SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE

CAS 13557-75-0
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A gentle emulsifier made from lauric acid and lactic acid. Widely used in natural and mainstream formulas as a skin-friendly surfactant.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Mild emulsifier and surfactant
  • Derived from coconut/palm fatty acids and lactic acid
  • Skin-compatible and biodegradable

Known concerns

  • Potential mild eye irritation
  • Standardization of sourcing matters

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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