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C12-15 ALKYL LACTATE

Molecular structure

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 3 list it before the 1% line and 0 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

3 of 3 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first

Definition

Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, C12-15-alkyl esters

US FDA substance register · UNII GC844VRD7E · registered name C12-15 ALKYL LACTATE · mixture

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Makes skin soft and smoothSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTKeeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONING
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name 乳酸アルキル(C12-15): 本品は、乳酸(*)と(C12-15)アルコール(*)のエステルであり、次の化学式で表される。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

C12-15 ALKYL LACTATEINCIC12-15알킬락테이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, C12-15-alkyl estersSynonym乳酸アルキル(C12-15)Japanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
93925-36-1
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
300-338-1
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID501036627

Measured properties

Appearance
Pale yellow clear liquid, Faint fatty butter-like aroma
Boiling point
303-304 °C
Solubility
Practically insoluble or insoluble in water · Soluble (in ethanol)
Density
0.910-0.925 (20 °C)

Values measured on the substance itself, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: PubChem

What products actually use it for

What the 4 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Softener and conditioner4

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

1 skin studies and 0 eye studies are on record.

Classed as moderate1

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 1 studies
  • Moderate or Mild Irritation
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) equivalent or similar to

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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