{"product_id":"sodium-lactate","title":"Sodium Lactate 60%","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne to three percent on oil weight and your cold process bar unmolds a day sooner and lasts a week longer. The cheapest hardness improvement in soapmaking.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIdentity\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eINCI name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sodium Lactate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCAS number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72-17-3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEC \/ EINECS:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200-772-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liquid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA · Netherlands · China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHS tariff code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2918.11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cosmetic \/ USP available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear colorless to pale yellow syrupy liquid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOdour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Odorless to faint characteristic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60% aqueous solution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolubility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miscible with water; insoluble in oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMelting point:\u003c\/strong\u003e n\/a (solution)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~6.5–8.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHLB:\u003c\/strong\u003e n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool, sealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturing process:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutralization of fermentation-derived lactic acid (corn or beet sugar substrate) with sodium hydroxide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecommended use rates\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold process soap (hardener):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–3% of oil weight — the primary use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLotion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–3%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCream:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–4%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFormulation notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to the cooled lye solution, not to the oils. Adding it to hot lye will spatter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSodium lactate is reported to increase photosensitivity. Keep it under about 3% in leave-on facial products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA natural component of skin's NMF, which is the honest basis for the humectant claim. It is not a moisturizer in its own right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCold process soap · Lotion and cream · Liquid soap · Hand soap · Bath products\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety and GHS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot classified as hazardous under 29 CFR 1910.1200 (HazCom 2012, as amended 2024). Determination to be confirmed against the incoming lot's manufacturer SDS before publication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not regulated for transport — DOT, IATA, IMDG.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompliance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia Proposition 65:\u003c\/strong\u003e No listed constituent identified.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen and sourcing:\u003c\/strong\u003e No FDA major food allergen. 'Lactate' is a chemical name, not a dairy indicator — this material is fermentation-derived from plant sugar and contains no dairy. We put this on the page because customers ask constantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSupplied for use as an ingredient in cosmetic formulations. Not for consumer use as supplied. Not for food, drug or medical device use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IHL","offers":[{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":51202190016759,"sku":"BF-SL-01","price":5.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":51202190049527,"sku":"BF-SL-05","price":19.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"30 lb","offer_id":51202190082295,"sku":"BF-SL-30","price":97.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"551 lb drum","offer_id":51202190115063,"sku":"BF-SL-551","price":1203.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/inventoryhandling.com\/products\/sodium-lactate","provider":"Inventory Handling \u0026 Logistics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}