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Emollient

CITRIC ACID/PROPYLENE GLYCOL/SUCCINIC ACID COPOLYMER LAURATE

70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A polyester copolymer of citric acid, propylene glycol and succinic acid esterified with lauric acid. Used as a smooth, mild emollient in skin and hair products.

Function

BINDING

Skin benefits

  • Mild conditioning copolymer ester
  • Adds smooth feel and emolliency
  • Helps stabilize emulsions

Known concerns

  • Limited individual safety review for this proprietary copolymer
  • Trace residual monomers possible

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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