Maltitol Laurate
AKA “Maltitol monolaurate, Maltitol dodecanoate
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Maltitol laurate
AKA: Maltitol monolaurate, Maltitol dodecanoate
Skin Conditioning · Emulsion Stabilising · EWG: 5
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
D-Glucitol, 4-O-alfa-D-glucopyranosyl-, monododecanoate
CAS #
75765-49-0
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Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic ester combining maltitol and lauric acid, developed as a cosmetic emollient and surfactant in the late 20th century with no traditional use.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
5
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR