Description

Ammonium Lactate is the ammonium salt of lactic acid, a key compound valued for its humectant and pH-regulating properties. It is essential for formulating products that require effective moisture retention and gentle acidity control. This material is particularly important for manufacturers in the personal care, pharmaceutical, and food industries seeking reliable, high-quality ingredients.

Application

• Cosmetics & Personal Care: A primary humectant and moisturizing agent in lotions, creams, and serums to enhance skin hydration.
• Pharmaceuticals: Used as an excipient in topical formulations for its keratolytic and moisturizing effects, often found in treatments for dry skin conditions like ichthyosis.
• Food Industry: Functions as a pH regulator, acidity regulator, and humectant in various food products to control tartness and maintain moisture.
• Industrial Applications: Serves as a component in metal finishing solutions, textile processing, and as a intermediate in chemical synthesis.
• Cleaning & Detergents: Incorporated into certain cleaning formulations for its chelating and buffering capabilities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ammonium Lactate
CAS No.	515-98-0
Molecular Formula	C3H9NO3
Molecular Weight	107.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Ammonium 2-hydroxypropanoate; Lactic acid, ammonium salt; 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid ammonium salt; Ammonium DL-lactate; Lac-Hydrin (trade name component); Ammonium α-hydroxypropionate; Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ammonium salt
EINECS	208-214-8

Quality Control

Our Ammonium Lactate is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. We offer grades suitable for cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and food applications, with specifications that can meet relevant guidelines. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each batch to ensure traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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 nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 60.0 % (as Ammonium Lactate)
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 6.5
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %

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