Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate

Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 22037
AKA: Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate, 5793-94-2, Octadecanoic acid, 2-(1-carboxyethoxy)-1-methyl-2-oxoethyl ester, Calcium salt, Calcium stearoyl lactate, INS NO.482(I), INS-482(I), E-482(I)
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from stearic acid and lactic acid, typically sourced from vegetable oils or animal fats. Produced through esterification, combining stearic acid with lactic acid, then reacted with calcium salts.
Calcium bis(2-(1-carboxylatoethoxy)-1-methyl-2-oxoethyl) distearate
Solubility Slightly soluble in hot water
Formula
C48H86CaO12
Mol. Weight
895.30
CAS #
5793-94-2
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 774)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
2 studies / 1 irritating / 1 not irritating / reactions slight to mild (CIR 774)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2024
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR