Glycereth-7 Lactate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Glycereth-7 Lactate is the ester of Lactic acid and a polyethylene glycol ether of glycerin containing an average of 7 moles of ethylene oxide
What does it do?
Glycereth-7 Lactate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
EU regulatory status
Glycereth-7 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-7 Lactate?
Glycereth-7 Lactate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Glycereth-7 Lactate is the ester of Lactic acid and a polyethylene glycol ether of glycerin containing an average of 7 moles of ethylene oxide
Is Glycereth-7 Lactate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Glycereth-7 Lactate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Glycereth-7 Lactate do in cosmetic products?
Glycereth-7 Lactate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, solvent.
What is the CAS number of Glycereth-7 Lactate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Glycereth-7 Lactate is -.
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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: 24/01/2011