Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate
Sodium salts of caproyl and lauroyl lactylic acid (fatty acyl lactylates)
Anionic lactylate surfactant/emulsifier from fatty acids and lactic acid, offering mild emulsification with antimicrobial support. Used in green formulations as a multifunctional, readily biodegradable emulsifier.
Function & Common Use
Emulsifier / Surfactant / Antimicrobial support
Emulsifier / Surfactant
Natural emulsions, preservative-boosting blends, cleansers
Plant-derived (fatty acids + lactic acid)
Concentration Limits
No specific limit under CR 2020 in source checked
No specific limit; use at self-determined safe level per safety assessment
No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked
No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked
Baby restriction: None identified for standard cosmetic use
Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate safe to use in skincare?
Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Anionic lactylate surfactant/emulsifier from fatty acids and lactic acid, offering mild emulsification with antimicrobial support. Used in green formulations as a multifunctional, readily biodegradable emulsifier.
Is Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate allowed in India?
Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate is currently classified as "Permitted; regulated as a cosmetic ingredient under CR 2020" under Indian cosmetics regulations. The maximum permitted concentration is No specific limit under CR 2020 in source checked.
What is Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate used for in cosmetics?
Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate functions as: Emulsifier / Surfactant / Antimicrobial support. It is commonly found in: Natural emulsions, preservative-boosting blends, cleansers.
Is Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate safe for babies?
Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate has baby/child restrictions: None identified for standard cosmetic use. Avoid using products containing this ingredient on infants unless specifically formulated and labelled for baby use.
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