Koplactate Na or Sodium lactate [50%] is a sodium salt of lactic acid derived by fermentation process. It is seen in cosmetics and beauty products, especially shampoos and liquid cleansers, as a preservative, buffering agent, pH controlling agent, or exfoliant

Product Specification:

INCI name: Sodium Lactate

Chemical name: Sodium 2-hydroxy propionate

Appearance: Clear, colourless, slightly syrupy liquid.

CAS no: 72-17-3

Odour: Characteristic Odour

Molecular Formula: C₃H₅NaO₃

Molecular weight: 112.06

Assay: NLT 50% w/w of monosodium lactate

Applications:

As a PH regulator and increases the shelf life. Rinse of products: like soaps, shampoos, conditioners

Leave on products: creams and lotions

Make up preparation: Eyeshadows, Lipstick

Dosage:

Cosmetic formulations in 2 to 8% concentrations

Unique properties:

Bacteriostatic

pH regulator

Humectants

High temperature resistance

Soap hardeners

Regulatory information

TSCA Inventory: Sodium lactate; water

OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

WHMIS (Canada)

CLASS D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (TOXIC).

DSCL (EEC): R38- Irritating to skin. R41- Risk of serious damage to eyes.