Salts & Minerals
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Aluminum lactate
CAS Number
18917-91-4
EC Number
242-670-9
What is Aluminum lactate?
Aluminum lactate (CAS 18917-91-4) is the aluminum salt of lactic acid, commercially a white powder.
Where is Aluminum lactate used?
- Personal care: antiperspirant and skin-toning formulations
- Food: acidulant and buffering agent that stabilizes pH in processed products
- Pharmaceuticals: topical preparations needing controlled acidity and mild astringency
- Oral care and hygiene: buffering capacity supports formula stability
- It regulates sebum and tightens pores without the harshness of stronger aluminum salts.
Good to know: Technical and food-grade specifications; material meeting FCC standards is relevant for food and flavoring applications.
Commercial specifications
- Standard bulk quantities for industrial procurement
Other Names (Synonyms)
tris[2-(hydroxy-kappaO)propanoato-kappaO]aluminium|tris(2-hydroxypropanoato)aluminum|aluminum tris(alpha-hydroxypropionate)|aluminium trilactate|tris(lactato)aluminium|aluminium lactate|V797H4GG0Z|aluminum trilactate
What are the physical properties of Aluminum lactate?
Melting Point >300 °C(lit.)
Density 1.388[at 20℃]
Color white
Form Powder
Water Solubility Very soluble in cold water
Vapor Pressure 0.001Pa at 20℃
pH pH(100g/l, 25℃) : 3.0～4.0
Log P -1.9 at 25℃
How is Aluminum lactate classified and handled safely? Learn More
Warning
GHS07· Irritant
Hazard Statements
H315 Causes skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statements
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Aluminum lactate?
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
WGK (Germany) 3