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Skin Conditioning

TRIMETHYLSILYL TRIMETHYLSILOXY LACTATE

CAS 17596-96-2 Updated
75

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A silicone-modified lactate ester offering a silky, film-forming finish. Likely low-risk in topical use, but with a thin independent dossier and possible hydrolysis to silanols.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Silicone-modified lactate with light skin feel
  • Film-forming and water-repellent properties
  • Good slip and silky touch
  • Improves spreadability of formulations

Known concerns

  • Limited public toxicology dossier
  • Sily ether linkages can hydrolyze, generating silanols
  • Niche ingredient with low real-world exposure data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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