Calcium lactate
CAS 814-80-2
EC 212-406-7
Formula C3H6O3.1/2Ca
MW 218.22 g/mol
Salts & Minerals Food & NutritionPharmaceuticals & HealthcarePersonal Care & Cosmetics pH Regulation & BufferingAntioxidant & StabilizerPreservation & Biocide
Description
Calcium lactate (CAS 814-80-2) is the calcium salt of lactic acid, commercially known under trade names including Tokal, Calphosan, and Pationic 1240. It serves as a source of bioavailable calcium ions and functions as a mild organic acid salt across food, pharmaceutical, and personal care applications.
In food manufacturing, calcium lactate acts as a pH buffer and firming agent, stabilising cell wall structure in processed fruits and vegetables by cross-linking pectin. In pharmaceutical formulations, it delivers calcium supplementation with higher solubility than carbonate salts, and in topical cosmetics it functions as a skin conditioner by supporting the natural moisturising factor.
Calcium lactate is available in food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade forms, with quality standards referenced under FCC and Ph.Eur. monographs. It is subject to REACH registration requirements for EU supply. Typical packaging includes 25 kg bags, with bulk options available depending on supplier.
In food manufacturing, calcium lactate acts as a pH buffer and firming agent, stabilising cell wall structure in processed fruits and vegetables by cross-linking pectin. In pharmaceutical formulations, it delivers calcium supplementation with higher solubility than carbonate salts, and in topical cosmetics it functions as a skin conditioner by supporting the natural moisturising factor.
Calcium lactate is available in food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade forms, with quality standards referenced under FCC and Ph.Eur. monographs. It is subject to REACH registration requirements for EU supply. Typical packaging includes 25 kg bags, with bulk options available depending on supplier.
Physical Properties
| Appearance | White or almost white, crystalline or granular powder. |
| Odor | Odorless |
| pH | 7.56(1 mM solution);7.97(10 mM solution);8.28(100 mM solution);8.5(1000 mM solution) |
| Log P | -0.698 (est) |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS07
H
H319
P
P280P264+P265P337+P317P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| Storage Class | 11 - Combustible Solids |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Other Names
calcium bis(2-hydroxypropanoate)calcium dilactateCalcium DL-lactatecalcium 2-hydroxypropanoate (1:2)TokalcalphosanConclyte Ca
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