Maltitol Laurate

Maltitol Laurate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Maltitol monolaurate, Maltitol dodecanoate
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
D-Glucitol, 4-O-alfa-D-glucopyranosyl-, monododecanoate
CAS #
75765-49-0
Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic ester combining maltitol and lauric acid, developed as a cosmetic emollient and surfactant in the late 20th century with no traditional use.
EWG
5
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR