Sodium Isostearoyl Lactate
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Isooctadecanoic acid, 1-carboxyethyl ester, sodium salt
What does it do?
Sodium Isostearoyl Lactate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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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
Sodium Isostearoyl 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 Sodium Isostearoyl Lactate?
Sodium Isostearoyl Lactate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Isooctadecanoic acid, 1-carboxyethyl ester, sodium salt
Is Sodium Isostearoyl Lactate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Isostearoyl Lactate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Isostearoyl Lactate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Isostearoyl Lactate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Isostearoyl Lactate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Isostearoyl Lactate is 73231-04-6.
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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