murphyCalcium Laurate
AKA: 4696-56-4, Calcium dodecanoate, Dodecanoic acid, Calcium salt, Lauric acid, Calcium salt (2:1), STAVINOR 330
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from lauric acid and calcium salts, both obtained from petroleum or plant-based fatty acids. Synthesized through the reaction of lauric acid with calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide via neutralization.
The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the following ingredients are safe 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...Calcium Laurate...
Formula
C24H46CaO4
Mol. Weight
438.70
CAS #
4696-56-4
Form
Powder
State
Dry Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Anticaking
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Viscosity Controlling
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Lifts away dirt and oil
Prevents clumping
Keeps product blended
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR