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METHYL LAURATE.

Valuable CAS 111-82-0 / PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Methyl laurate is a C12 fatty acid methyl ester primarily utilized for its emollient, skin-conditioning, and thickening properties in cosmetic formulations. It contributes to enhancing skin feel, optimizing product texture, and improving the skin's moisture retention capabilities.

Summary

Emollient Skin-conditioning agent Thickening agent Texture enhancer

Science

Mechanism of Action

Methyl laurate functions as an emollient by establishing a protective barrier on the skin's surface, thereby minimizing transepidermal water loss and promoting sustained hydration. Concurrently, it acts as a skin-conditioning agent, enhancing the overall appearance and softness of the skin, while also improving the spreadability and consistency of cosmetic formulations.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Key findings

  1. 01 Industry reports from Chem-Impex indicate Methyl laurate's role as an emollient and thickening agent, enhancing skin feel and moisture retention in topical applications.
  2. 02 Further information from Chem-Impex and COSMILE Europe confirms its effectiveness as a skin-conditioning agent.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Methyl laurate demonstrates robust chemical stability at room temperature. However, its stability diminishes at elevated pH values, with estimated hydrolysis half-lives of 7.3 years at pH 7 reducing to approximately 270 days at pH 8. Optimal storage conditions involve a cool, dry environment. Decomposition upon heating can liberate acrid smoke and irritating vapors.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Max tested
100%
Sensitization risk Low

Methyl laurate is sanctioned by the FDA as a synthetic flavoring substance and adjuvant (21CFR172.515) and as a direct food additive (21CFR 172.225) with permissible residues up to 0.02% (200ppm). It holds an EPA Safer Chemical classification, signifying low concern for human health. Human patch tests conducted at 100% concentration for C12-14 methyl esters, which include methyl laurate, exhibited negligible irritation, registering an average irritation grade of 0.1 over a 24-hour period.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
Yes Dry
No Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Methyl laurate is a valuable ingredient, particularly beneficial for dry and sensitive skin types, due to its effective emollient, skin-conditioning, and texture-enhancing properties coupled with a demonstrated low risk of irritation.

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