Glycereth-5 Lactate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient, solvent, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .omega., .omega'.', -dihydroxy-.omega''.-[(2-hydroxy-1-oxopropyl)oxy]-.alpha.,.alpha'.,.alpha''.-1,2,3-propanetryiltris- (5 mol EO average molar ratio)
What does it do?
Glycereth-5 Lactate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Glycereth-5 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 Glycereth-5 Lactate?
Glycereth-5 Lactate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .omega., .omega'.', -dihydroxy-.omega''.-[(2-hydroxy-1-oxopropyl)oxy]-.alpha.,.alpha'.,.alpha''.-1,2,3-propanetryiltris- (5 mol EO average molar ratio)
Is Glycereth-5 Lactate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Glycereth-5 Lactate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Glycereth-5 Lactate do in cosmetic products?
Glycereth-5 Lactate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient, solvent, surfactant - emulsifying.
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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