Allowed in EU

Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate

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

What is it?

Sodium 2-stearoyllactate

What does it do?

Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Surfactant - emulsifying

    surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate

EU regulatory status

Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate 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 Stearoyl Lactylate?

Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium 2-stearoyllactate

Is Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate do in cosmetic products?

Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - emulsifying.

What is the CAS number of Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate is 25383-99-7 / 18200-72-1.

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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