Allowed in EU

Ethyl Lactate

A cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming, solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ethyl ester

What does it do?

Ethyl Lactate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase

EU regulatory status

Ethyl 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 Ethyl Lactate?

Ethyl Lactate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ethyl ester

Is Ethyl Lactate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Ethyl Lactate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Ethyl Lactate do in cosmetic products?

Ethyl Lactate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming, solvent.

What is the CAS number of Ethyl Lactate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ethyl Lactate is 97-64-3.

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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