Description

Aluminum Lactate is a coordination compound formed from aluminum and lactic acid, widely recognized for its astringent and buffering properties. This versatile chemical is essential for applications requiring controlled pH and gentle metal ion release. It serves as a key functional ingredient for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, personal care, and food industries seeking effective and compliant additives.

Application

• Pharmaceuticals: Used as an astringent in topical antiseptics, antiperspirants, and dermatological preparations.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a buffering agent and mild preservative in creams, lotions, and deodorants.
• Food Industry: Employed as a firming agent and pH regulator in certain food products.
• Water Treatment: Functions as a coagulant aid in the purification of drinking water and wastewater.
• Leather Tanning: Serves as a mineral tanning agent for producing soft, high-quality leather.
• Textile Industry: Used as a mordant in dyeing processes to improve color fastness.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aluminum Lactate
CAS No.	18917-91-4
Molecular Formula	C9H15AlO9
Molecular Weight	294.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Aluminum trilactate; Lactic acid, aluminum salt; Tris(2-hydroxypropanoato)aluminum; Aluminum 2-hydroxypropanoate; Aluminium lactate; Aluminum(III) lactate; Tris(lactato)aluminum
EINECS	242-670-9

Quality Control

Our Aluminum Lactate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and heavy metal content. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting compliance with relevant standards, including FCC and USP where applicable, are available upon request to support your regulatory and quality assurance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can lead to caking or degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Al2O3 content)	Contact for details
pH (5% solution)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 3 ppm

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