Cetyl Lactate

Cetyl Lactate

AKA “35274-05-6, Hexadecyl lactate, Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, hexadecyl ester, A7EVH2RK4O, n-Hexadecyl lactate, UNIESTER LC, CETINOL LA, DERMOL CL, DUB LC”

Emollient

Ingredient Facts

Cetyl lactate

AKA: 35274-05-6, Hexadecyl lactate, Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, Hexadecyl ester, A7EVH2RK4O, N-Hexadecyl lactate, UNIESTER LC, CETINOL LA, DERMOL CL, DUB LC

Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 5

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Chemical Exfoliant

Not Clean

Based on the available information included in this report, the CIR Expert Panel concludes that Glycolic and Lactic Acid, their common salts and their simple esters, are safe for use in cosmetic products at concentrations less than or equal to 10%, at final formulation pH greater than or equal to 3.5, when formulated to avoid increasing sun sensitivity or when directions for use include the daily use of sun protection. These ingredients are safe for use in salon products at concentrations less than or equal to 30%, at final formulation pH greater than or equal to 3.0, in products designed for brief, discontinuous use followed by thorough rinsing from the skin, when applied by trained professionals, and when application is accompanied by directions for the daily use of sun protection...Cetyl Lactate...

Solubility Practically insoluble or insoluble in water

Formula

C19H38O3

Mol. Weight

314.50

CAS #

35274-05-6

Form

Liquid

State

White solid; Faint fatty butter-like aroma

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Functions

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A synthetic ester created in the 20th century by combining cetyl alcohol with lactic acid. Used in cosmetics as a humectant and skin conditioning agent with no significant traditional history.