Zinc lactate
Synonyms
Zinc dilactate;
Zinc, bis(2-(hydroxy-kappaO)propanoato-kappaO)-, (T-4)-;
Category
Anionic Surfactant
> Carboxylate
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>>> Hydroxyalkyl Carboxylate
>>>> Hydroxy Linear Alkyl Carboxylate
Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 16039-53-5
EINECS: 240-178-9
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C6H10O6Zn; C3H6O3.1/2Zn
Molecular Weight: 243.55
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), solid.
Solubility soluble in water.
Stability stable.
Risk Solid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS label: 
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent dispersing, emulsifying abilities.
Synthesis
Lactic acid reacts with zinc oxide, then obtains.
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Product standards
(1), Chinese standards
(1a), GB 1903.11 Food safety national standard -- Food nutrition enhancer -- Zinc lactate
(1b), GB/T 23735 Feed additive -- Zinc lactate
4, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
(b), Used in cosmetics, should be test for harmful substances or furtherly test for microorganisms, according to local regulations and standards.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as emulsion stabilizer, dispersing agent.
2, Personal care products
Deodorant in personal care products.
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Further information:
(1), In accordance with Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition) of China, zinc lactate is included in the restricted components. Maximum content is 1.0% (as Zn).
(2), In accordance with EU regulations (EC) No 1223/2009, directive 82/368/EEC, zinc lactate is included in Annex III/24.
Maximum concentration is 1.0% (as Zn).
3, Food
Use as food nutrition enhancer.
4, Feed
Use as feed additive.
Manufacturers
Update: 20140309(1); 20180917(2);