Sodium Lactate
- INCI:
- Sodium Lactate
- Also known as:
- Sodium lactate · Sodium salt of lactic acid · E325
Sodium salt of lactic acid, a humectant of physiological origin present in the skin's natural moisturizing factor. It is also used as a buffering agent to regulate pH in cosmetics, foods and pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations, in line with applicable regulations.
Functions
Typical applications
- Creams, lotions and soaps
- Processed foods and meat products
- Pharmaceutical solutions and preparations
- Supplements and veterinary formulations
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