PRODUCT Properties
| Melting point: | 163-165 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 115℃[at 101 325 Pa] |
| Density | 1.33 |
| refractive index | 1,422-1,425 |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| solubility | Aqueous Base (Sparingly), Water (Sparingly) |
| form | Powder |
| color | White to yellow |
| Odor | Odorless |
| optical activity | [α]20/D 12.5±0.5°, c = 1% in H2O |
| Water Solubility | soluble |
| Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
| BRN | 4567087 |
| Stability: | Hygroscopic |
| LogP | -1.52 at 20℃ |
Description and Uses
Sodium L-lactate is used as a food additive, preservative, acidity regulator and bulking agent. It finds application in shampoo and liquid soaps and other related products. It acts as an effective humectant and moisturizer. It is used in the treatment of arrhythmias.
Safety
| Symbol(GHS) |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302-H315-H319-H335 |
| Precautionary statements | P261-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 24/25-36-26 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| F | 3-10 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29181100 |
