Ammonium Lactate
INCI: AMMONIUM LACTATE
CAS 515-98-0 EC 208-214-8
Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ammonium salt
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ammonium salt
Purpose
Function
Buffering; humectant; keratolytic; skin conditioning; exfoliant (AHA salt)
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
ConcernLow
Flags
jecfa_safe
Verdict
Photosensitivity increase — sunscreen recommended; stinging on compromised or broken skin; at 12% it crosses into drug territory (FDA).
US Note
Permitted — CIR safe as used; FDA also approves 12% cream as OTC drug for xerosis/ichthyosis (dual cosmetic/drug status)
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