Description

Silver Lactate is an organic silver salt with the chemical formula C₃H₅AgO₃. This compound is valued for its controlled release of silver ions, offering a potent antimicrobial effect with enhanced solubility and stability in various formulations. It serves as a critical active ingredient for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, personal care, and advanced material sectors seeking effective and reliable biocidal properties.

Application

• Topical Pharmaceuticals & Wound Care: Used in creams, ointments, and gels for its broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against bacteria and fungi.
• Advanced Medical Devices: Incorporated into coatings for catheters, wound dressings, and implants to prevent biofilm formation and infections.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Serves as a preservative and active agent in deodorants, soaps, and lotions for its odor-control and skin-friendly antimicrobial properties.
• Textile Finishing: Applied to fabrics to create antimicrobial textiles for medical, sportswear, and home furnishing applications.
• Water Treatment & Purification: Utilized in specialized filters and purification systems for its biocidal efficacy.
• Laboratory & Research: Employed as a reagent in chemical synthesis and microbiological studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Silver Lactate
CAS No.	128-00-7
Molecular Formula	C₃H₅AgO₃
Molecular Weight	196.94 g/mol
Synonyms	Lactic acid, silver salt; Silver(I) lactate; 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid silver salt; EINECS 204-886-1; Argentous lactate
EINECS	204-886-1

Quality Control

Our Silver Lactate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets stringent specifications for purity, heavy metal content, and microbiological limits. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided to guarantee traceability and compliance with relevant industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere when appropriate to maintain stability and shelf life.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Ag Content)	54.0% - 56.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Microbiological Control	Meets specified limits

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.