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Cosmetic Supplies USA Lactic Acid

Cosmetic Supplies USA Lactic acid ( 2-hydroxypropanoic acid ), also known as milk acid, is a chemical compound that plays a role in several biochemical processes . It is a Carboxylic acid with a chemical formula of C3H6O3. It has a hydroxyl group adjacent to the carboxyl group ,making it an alpha hydroxy acid. It is miscible with water or ethanol and is hygroscopic. Alpha Hydroxy acids have been used for thousands of years as a skin rejuvenating product. Cleopatra is reported to have bathed in sour milk ( lactic acid )to improve her complexion. Lactic acid is well known not only for it's skin hydrating properties but as one of the gentler AHA exfoliants. Lactic acid tends not to irritate the skin as much as Glycolic acid.

INCI Name: Lactic Acid

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Natural, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Benefit Claims: Exfoliating, Hydrating, Rejuvenating, Skin Lightening

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

INCI Name
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
50-21-5
EC No.
200-018-0

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Colorless/Transparent
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Assay (Total Lactic Acid)88.0%-
Sulfatesmax. 10ppm-
Calciummax. 1ppm-
Heavy Metals (As Pb)max. 10ppm-
Leadmax. 0.5ppm-
Cyanidemax. 5ppm-
Ironmax. 10ppm-
Residue on Ignitionmax. 0.05%-
Arsenice (As)/ Mercury/ Citric AcidPasses Test--

Regulatory & Compliance