Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
AKA “13557-75-0, Sodium 2-(1-carboxylatoethoxy)-1-methyl-2-oxoethyl laurate, DERMOSOFT SLL, 7243K85WFO, EINECS 236-942-6, PATIONIC 138C, SODIUM LAUROYL DILACTATE, DTXSID90891888, Dodecanoic acid, 2-(1-carboxyethoxy)-1-methyl-2-oxoethyl ester, sodium salt
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Sodium lauroyl lactylate
AKA: 13557-75-0, Sodium 2-(1-carboxylatoethoxy)-1-methyl-2-oxoethyl laurate, DERMOSOFT SLL, 7243K85WFO, EINECS 236-942-6, PATIONIC 138C, SODIUM LAUROYL DILACTATE, DTXSID90891888, Dodecanoic acid, 2-(1-carboxyethoxy)-1-methyl-2-oxoethyl ester, Sodium salt
Synthetic · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Chemical Exfoliant
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
The Panel concluded that the following alkanoyl lactyl lactate salts are safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration described in the safety assessment, when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing, which may be based on a QRA or other accepted methodologies...Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate...
Formula
C18H31NaO6
Mol. Weight
366.40
CAS #
13557-75-0
Form
Wax
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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.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
This CAS number corresponds to tetrasodium EDTA, a synthetic chelating agent developed in the mid-20th century for cosmetic formulations to improve stability and prevent discoloration caused by trace metals.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
CANADApermitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR