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Calcium Laurate
AKA “Calcium dodecanoate, Dodecanoic acid, calcium salt, Lauric acid, calcium salt (2:1), STAVINOR 330”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Calcium laurate
AKA: Calcium dodecanoate, Dodecanoic acid, Calcium salt, Lauric acid, Calcium salt (2:1), STAVINOR 330
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Synthetic
Clean
A natural mineral that keeps powder products from clumping while helping creams and lotions mix smoothly and apply evenly.
Formula
C24H46CaO4
Mol. Weight
438.70
CAS #
4696-56-4
Form
Powder
State
Dry Powder
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Functions
Anticaking
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Viscosity Controlling
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Lifts away dirt and oil
Prevents clumping
Keeps product blended
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A synthetic fatty acid salt derived from lauric acid (found in coconut oil). Developed in the 20th century as a thickening and emulsifying agent; no significant traditional use.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR