PRODUCTS

LAURYL LACTATE

Lauryl lactate = Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, Dodecyl ester= Dodecyl lactate

CAS NUMBER:6283-92-7
EC NUMBER:228-504-8
Molecular Weight:258.40
Molecular Formula:C15 H30 O3

DEFINITION OF LAURYL LACTATE:
Lauryl lactate, also known as dodecyl lactate, is as the name suggests made from lauryl alcohol and lactic acid via an esterification process.
Lauryl alcohol is obtained from palm oil.
Glycolic Acid and Lactic Acid are naturally occuring organic acids also known as Alpha Hydroxy Acids or AHAs.
The salts of Glycolic Acid (Ammonium Glycolate, Sodium Glycolate), the salts of Lactic Acid (Ammonium Lactate, Calcium Lactate, Potassiu Lactate, Sodium Lactate, TEA-Lactate) and the esters of Lactic Acid (Methyl Lactate, Ethyl Lactate, Butyl Lactate, Lauryl Lactate, Myristyl Lactate, Cetyl Lactate) may also be used in cosmetics and personal care products.
In cosmetics and personal care products, these ingredients are used in the formulation of moisturizers, cleansing products, and other skin care products, as well as in makeup, shampoos, hair dyes and colors and other hair care products.

USES/BENEFITS OF LAURYL LACTATE:
LAURYL LACTATE is an ester of fatty alcohol and fatty acid.
LAURYL LACTATE has properties of both the molecules in a way that provides moisture or improves the fat content of the skin.
LAURYL LACTATE gives a smooth feel to the skin and forms a protective layer on the skin that retains skin moisture within.
LAURYL LACTATE has a free alcohol group in its chemical formula, which gives it water solubility and such property is particularly useful in the preparation of bath oil.
LAURYL LACTATE doesn’t dry out the skin as well as offers cleansing to the skin.
LAURYL LACTATE is used in moisturizers, cleansing products, skincare products, makeup, shampoos, hair dyes, and hair care products.
LAURYL LACTATE is also infrequently used to impart fragrance in some products.
LAURYL LACTATE is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry and specially for Topical products (i.e. Transdermal patches)

Super Refined Lauryl Lactate is a highly purified alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) ester product.
While Super Refined Lauryl Lactate is occasionally used as a surfactant in an emulsion, typical applications for lauryl lactate include emolliency and penetration enhancement in topical formulations.
Super Refined Lauryl Lactate can also be used as a solubiliser for hydrophobic molecules, such as poorly water soluble active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) while still remaining water soluble.
Super Refined Lauryl Lactate is a naturally derived, mild, and virtually odourless nonionic surfactant.

Ceraphyl™ 31 can be used to enhance sensory in a hand sanitizer formulations.
Ceraphyl™ 31 imparts non-oily lubricity to hydro-alcoholic products.
Ceraphyl™ 31 also reduces tack and greasiness of other ingredients.

-Effectively solubilizes organic sunscreen actives
-Plasticizing agent
-Detackifier; reduces tack
-Highly effective emolliency with lubricity
-improves product slip upon application
-imparts dry initial feel with non-oily after-feel
-builds viscosity in shampoos and body washes
-Provides lather creaminess in shampoos and body washes
-Sensory enhancer for hand sanitizer formulations
-Based on alpha hydroxy acids
-Easy to emulsify
-Best in pH-neutral formulations
-Biodegradable
-29% natural origin (lactic acid)
-Vegan suitable

FUNCTIONS OF LAURYL LACTATE:
-Fragrance ingredient,
-Skin-conditioning agent
-Emollient
-Exfoliant
-Excipient
-Emulsifier
-Humectant

APPLICATIONS OF Ceraphyl™ 31
-Creams
-Fresheners
-Hair creams
-Hair pastes
-Hair pomades
-Hair shine products
-Hair waxes
-Hand sanitizers
-Lotions
-Shampoos
-Tanning lotions
-Toner
-UV protectants

SAFETY MEASURES/SIDE EFFECTS:
The CIR has approved Lauryl Lactate for use in cosmetics, but only in concentrates less than 10%, and only with a pH level of 3.5 or greater.
While Lauryl Lactate itself is not considered carcinogenic, because Lauryl Lactate is classified as an AHA and sometimes used as an exfoliant,
Lauryl Lactate is thought to increase the risk of cancer because Lauryl Lactate exposes the upper layers of the dermis to UV rays.
Therefore, Lauryl Lactate should always be used with a sunscreen to negate this increase risk.
The FDA has approved Lauryl Lactate as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) when used as a food additive.

First aid measures
If Lauryl Lactate is inhaled
-If breathed in, move person into fresh air.
If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact of Lauryl Lactate
-Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact of Lauryl Lactate
-Flush eyes with water as a precaution.
If Lauryl Lactate is swallowed
-Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Rinse mouth with water.
Consult a physician.

Firefighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing media for Lauryl lactate
-Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Special hazards arising from Lauryl lactate or mixture of Lauryl lactate
-Carbon oxides
Advice for firefighters
-Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary

Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
-Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where Lauryl lactate dust is formed.
Conditions for safe storage
-Lauryl lactate is stored in cool place.
-Lauryl lactate is kept in a container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance:   pale yellow to yellow clear liquid (est)
Assay:   95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed: No
Specific Gravity: 0.91000 to 0.92200 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est).: 7.572 to 7.672
Refractive Index: 1.44170 to 1.44560 @ 25.00 °C.
Boiling Point:   303.00 to 304.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Acid Value:   5.00 max. KOH/g
Saponification Value:   210.00 to 225.00
Vapor Pressure:   0.000080 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point: 271.00 °F. TCC ( 132.78 °C. )
logP (o/w): 5.056 (est)

Soluble in: alcohol
water, 6.301 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)
water, 1.01E+04 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp)
Odor Type: buttery

SYNONYMS OF LAURYL LACTATE:
Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, dodecyl ester
dodecyl lactate
2-Hydroxypropanoic acid dodecyl ester
2-Hydroxy-propanoic acid dodecyl ester
2-Hydroxypropanoic acid, dodecyl ester
Ceraphyl 31
Chrystap HYL 98
Crodamol LL
Cyclochem LVL
Eutanol G
Lactic Acid Dodecyl Ester
LACTIC ACID DODECYLESTER
Lactic acid, dodecyl ester (7CI)
Lauryllactate
Pelemol LL
Propanoic acid,2-hydroxy-, dodecyl ester
Schercemol LL
Dodecyl 2-hydroxypropanoate