Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Glycolic Acid, Ammonium, Calcium, Potassium, and Sodium Glycolates, Methyl, Ethyl, Propyl, and Butyl Glycolates, and Lactic Acid, Ammonium, Calcium, Potassium, Sodium, and TEA-Lactates, Methyl, Ethyl, Isopropyl, and Butyl Lactates, and Lauryl, Myristyl, and Cetyl Lactates

What was studied

Panel judged common lactate salts safe for consumer cosmetics up to 10%, final pH at least 3.5, with formulation or instructions addressing sun sensitivity. Dated group AHA safety assessment, not sodium lactate-specific hydration trial. Medical uses excluded; salon conditions differ. Read-across is explicit.

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