Chitosan Lactate
A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming, hair fixing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Chitosan, 2-hydroxypropanoate salt
What does it do?
Chitosan Lactate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Film forming
forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays
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Hair fixing
holds hair in a desired style, typically through a flexible film coating each strand
EU regulatory status
Chitosan Lactate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Chitosan Lactate?
Chitosan Lactate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Chitosan, 2-hydroxypropanoate salt
Is Chitosan Lactate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Chitosan Lactate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Chitosan Lactate do in cosmetic products?
Chitosan Lactate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming, hair fixing.
What is the CAS number of Chitosan Lactate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Chitosan Lactate is 66267-50-6.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010