Rice Bran Oil Dimethylaminoethyl Esters Lactate
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Rice Bran Oil Dimethylaminoethyl Esters Lactate is the product obtained by the transesterification of Oryza Sativa Bran Oil and Dimethyl MEA and subsequent reaction with Lactic Acid.
What does it do?
Rice Bran Oil Dimethylaminoethyl Esters Lactate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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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
Rice Bran Oil Dimethylaminoethyl Esters 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 Rice Bran Oil Dimethylaminoethyl Esters Lactate?
Rice Bran Oil Dimethylaminoethyl Esters Lactate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Rice Bran Oil Dimethylaminoethyl Esters Lactate is the product obtained by the transesterification of Oryza Sativa Bran Oil and Dimethyl MEA and subsequent reaction with Lactic Acid.
Is Rice Bran Oil Dimethylaminoethyl Esters Lactate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Rice Bran Oil Dimethylaminoethyl Esters Lactate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Rice Bran Oil Dimethylaminoethyl Esters Lactate do in cosmetic products?
Rice Bran Oil Dimethylaminoethyl Esters Lactate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, 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: 24/10/2019