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Emulsifier

SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE

CAS 25383-99-7 / 18200-72-1 Updated
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A mild emulsifier built from stearic and lactic acids. Widely approved for food as well as cosmetic use and generally gentle on skin.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Mild anionic emulsifier
  • Food-approved (E481)
  • Good skin tolerance

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

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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