Tea-Lactate
A cosmetic ingredient used as humectant, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Tris(2-Hydroxyethyl)ammonium lactate
What does it do?
Tea-Lactate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Tea-Lactate is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 62). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tea-Lactate?
Tea-Lactate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Tris(2-Hydroxyethyl)ammonium lactate
Is Tea-Lactate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Tea-Lactate is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Tea-Lactate do in cosmetic products?
Tea-Lactate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: humectant, skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Tea-Lactate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Tea-Lactate is 20475-12-1.
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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