Is TEA-Lauroyl Lactylate vegetarian?
TEA-Lauroyl Lactylate
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan
TEA-Lauroyl Lactylate is the triethanolamine salt of lauroyl lactylic acid, an ester formed from lauric acid and lactic acid, used as an emulsifier and surfactant in cosmetics.
| Also known as | Dodecanoic acid, 2-(1-carboxyethoxy)-1-methyl-2-oxoethyl ester, compound with 2,2',2''-nitrilotrisethanol (salt) |
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| INCI name | TEA-Lauroyl Lactylate |
| CosIng ID | 38513 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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