The Basics On Sodium Lactate
What is Sodium Lactate?
Sodium salt of lactic acid. Used primarily as a hydrating and buffering agent.
What are other names for Sodium Lactate?
2-HYDROXY PROPANOIC ACID, MONOSODIUM SALT, 2-HYDROXY- MONOSODIUM SALT PROPANOIC ACID, 2-HYDROXYPROPANOIC ACID, MONOSODIUM SALT, MONOSODIUM SALT 2-HYDROXYPROPANOIC ACID, MONOSODIUM SALT PROPANOIC ACID, 2-HYDROXY-, PROPANOIC ACID, 2-HYDROXY-, MONOSODIUM SALT, PROPANOIC ACID, 2HYDROXY, MONOSODIUM SALT, SODIUM LACTATE, SODIUM LACTATE SOLUTION, and SODIUMA -HYDROXYPROPIONATE
What is Sodium Lactate used for?
In cosmetics and personal care products, sodium lactate functions as a preservative enhancer, buffering agent, and a humectant moisturizer. Sodium lactate acts as a bacteriostatic agent, which means that it stops bacteria from reproducing, while not necessarily killing them otherwise
How Sodium Lactate is classified
Miscellaneous
Recommendations for using Sodium Lactate during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Sodium Lactate During Pregnancy
What we know about using Sodium Lactate while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Sodium Lactate from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Sodium Lactate
Peter Thomas Roth Peptide 21 Amino Acid Exfoliating Peel Pads; Summer Fridays Super Amino Gel Cleanser; Guerlain Midnight Secret Late Night Recovery Treatment Anti-Fatigue Serum
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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