Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate

Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate in plain language

What it is

On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Calcium stearoyl lactylate”.

Also known as Calcium stearoyl lactylate · Calcium STEARYL-2 lactylate · Calcium STEARYL-2-LACTYLATE · calcium bis(2-(2-octadecanoyloxypropanoyloxy)propanoate) · Calcium stearoyl lactate · Calcium 2-(1-carboxyethoxy)-1-methyl-2-oxoethyloctadecanoate

Show all 14 names

Calcium alpha-(alpha-(stearoyloxy)propionyloxy)propionate · Calcium verate · E-482(I) · Ins NO.482(I) · INS-482(I) · Stearic acid, ester with lactate of lactic acid, ca salt · UNII-30MXH4012A · calcium;2-(2-octadecanoyloxypropanoyloxy)propanoate

What it does

Used in cosmetics as an emulsifier and a cleansing agent.

• Emulsifying
• Cleansing
• Emulsifier, stabilizer
• Emulsifier
• Surfactant
• Thickener

Is it a concern?

Moderate concern: no hazard classifications on record. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.

Why it's flagged

EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products.

The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.

• EU·CosIng·ActiveListed in CosIng inventory for cosmetic use.

  • Listed in CosIng inventory for cosmetic use.Source →
• EU·EFSA·EFSA opinionScientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate (E 481) and calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate (E 482) as food additives (EFSA ANS)

  • Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate (E 481) and calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate (E 482) as food additives (EFSA ANS)Source →
• EU·EFSA·EFSA statementStatement on the exposure assessment of sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate and calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate including exposure resulting from extension of the authorisation of sodium stearoyl-2-lactylates (EFSA ANS)

  • Statement on the exposure assessment of sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate and calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate including exposure resulting from extension of the authorisation of sodium stearoyl-2-lactylates (EFSA ANS)Source →
• GLOBAL·JECFA·0-20 mg/kg bwJECFA evaluation lists ADI 0-20 mg/kg bw. Functional class: emulsifier, stabilizer.

  • JECFA evaluation lists ADI 0-20 mg/kg bw. Functional class: emulsifier, stabilizer.Source →
• US·EPA·commercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Emulsifier, Thickening agent.

  • EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Emulsifier, Thickening agent.Source →
• US·FDA·listed in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

  • openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →

Expert safety opinions

Independent scientific assessments cited by the records we hold, with the year and link where the record gives one.

• SCCS

  EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety

  No SCCS opinion on file.

• CIR

  Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)

  No CIR safety assessment on file.

• EFSA

  European Food Safety Authority

  • Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate (E 481) and calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate (E 482) as food additives (EFSA ANS)

    2013 · EU EFSA listing · Read the source →

  • Statement on the exposure assessment of sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate and calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate including exposure resulting from extension of the authorisation of sodium stearoyl-2-lactylates (EFSA ANS)

    2013 · EU EFSA listing · Read the source →

• JECFA

  Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

  • JECFA evaluation lists ADI 0-20 mg/kg bw. Functional class: emulsifier, stabilizer.

    Year not recorded · GLOBAL JECFA listing · Read the source →

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