Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate

Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
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
Chemical Exfoliant
Not Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic emulsifier developed in the mid-20th century to stabilize oil-water mixtures in cosmetic formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR