Sweet Almond Oil Ethyldimethylammonium Esters Lactate
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sweet Almond Oil Ethyldimethylammonium Esters Lactate is the product obtained by the reaction of dimethylaminoethanol and Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil and subsequent reaction with Lactic Acid.
What does it do?
Sweet Almond Oil Ethyldimethylammonium Esters Lactate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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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
Sweet Almond Oil Ethyldimethylammonium 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 Sweet Almond Oil Ethyldimethylammonium Esters Lactate?
Sweet Almond Oil Ethyldimethylammonium Esters Lactate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sweet Almond Oil Ethyldimethylammonium Esters Lactate is the product obtained by the reaction of dimethylaminoethanol and Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil and subsequent reaction with Lactic Acid.
Is Sweet Almond Oil Ethyldimethylammonium Esters Lactate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sweet Almond Oil Ethyldimethylammonium Esters Lactate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sweet Almond Oil Ethyldimethylammonium Esters Lactate do in cosmetic products?
Sweet Almond Oil Ethyldimethylammonium Esters Lactate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: 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: 03/04/2019