Description

Ammonium Lactate is the ammonium salt of lactic acid, a versatile organic compound with significant utility in industrial and specialty chemical applications. Its primary value lies in its function as a highly effective humectant and pH adjuster, offering superior moisture-binding properties. This makes it a critical raw material for manufacturers in the personal care, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical sectors seeking to enhance product stability and performance.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: A key ingredient in moisturizing lotions, creams, and serums due to its excellent humectant properties, helping to hydrate and soften the skin.
• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Used as an excipient in topical preparations for its moisturizing effect and as a buffering agent to stabilize pH.
• Agrochemicals: Employed as a component in fertilizer blends and plant growth regulators, where it can aid in nutrient delivery and soil conditioning.
• Industrial Humectant: Functions as a moisture control agent in various industrial processes and products to prevent drying or caking.
• Leather Processing: Acts as a softening and moisturizing agent in the tanning and finishing of leather goods.
• Textile Auxiliaries: Utilized in fabric treatments and dyeing processes to improve moisture management and handleability of fibers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ammonium Lactate
CAS No.	52003-58-4
Molecular Formula	C₃H₉NO₃
Molecular Weight	107.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Lactic Acid Ammonium Salt; Ammonium 2-hydroxypropanoate; 2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid Ammonium Salt; Ammonium DL-Lactate; DL-Ammonium Lactate; Lactic Acid, Ammonium Salt; Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ammonium salt
EINECS	257-587-9

Quality Control

Our Ammonium 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 performance. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments to guarantee compliance with your requirements.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 60.0 %
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %

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