Description

Silver Lactate Monohydrate is a high-purity silver salt of lactic acid, widely recognized for its antimicrobial efficacy and controlled silver ion release. This compound is essential for formulators requiring a stable, soluble, and bioavailable source of silver for advanced applications. It serves as a critical raw material for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, advanced wound care, and personal care industries, where its properties are leveraged to create products with enhanced preservative and therapeutic functions.

Application

• Antimicrobial Wound Dressings & Gels: A key active ingredient in advanced wound care products for burns, ulcers, and post-surgical sites, providing broad-spectrum antimicrobial action.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of specialized pharmaceutical compounds and as an antimicrobial agent in topical formulations.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated into deodorants, creams, and lotions as a preservative and odor-control agent due to its efficacy against bacteria.
• Medical Device Coatings: Applied to catheters, implants, and other devices to impart antimicrobial surfaces and reduce infection risks.
• Veterinary Products: Used in topical sprays, ointments, and wound management solutions for animal healthcare.
• Textile Finishing: For imparting antimicrobial properties to medical textiles, sportswear, and specialty fabrics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Silver Lactate Monohydrate
CAS No.	15768-18-0
Molecular Formula	C3H5AgO3 • H2O
Molecular Weight	214.94 g/mol
Synonyms	Lactic acid silver salt monohydrate; Silver(I) lactate monohydrate; 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid silver salt monohydrate; Argentous lactate monohydrate; EINECS 239-784-3
EINECS	239-784-3

Quality Control

Our Silver Lactate Monohydrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets stringent specifications for purity, identity, and heavy metal content. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting results for assay, loss on drying, and specific impurity tests are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air and light should be avoided to maintain stability and efficacy.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Ag)	48.0% - 52.0%
Loss on Drying	7.0% - 9.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.1%
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5%

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