Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 13557-75-0, Sodium 2-(1-carboxylatoethoxy)-1-methyl-2-oxoethyl laurate, DERMOSOFT SLL, PATIONIC 138C, SODIUM LAUROYL DILACTATE, Dodecanoic acid, 2-(1-carboxyethoxy)-1-methyl-2-oxoethyl ester, Sodium salt
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Chemical Exfoliant
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
The Panel concluded that the following alkanoyl lactyl lactate salts are safe in cosmetics 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 or other accepted methodologies...Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate...
Formula
C18H31NaO6
Mol. Weight
366.40
CAS #
13557-75-0
Form
Wax
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
This CAS number corresponds to tetrasodium EDTA, a synthetic chelating agent developed in the mid-20th century for cosmetic formulations to improve stability and prevent discoloration caused by trace metals.
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
—
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR