Sodium Decanoyl/Dodecanoyl Lactylate
Synonyms
Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate;
Category
Anionic Surfactant
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>>> Linear Alkyl Acyl Lactate
Chemical Numbering System
CASRN：N/A
EINECS：N/A
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C16H27NaO6 - C18H31NaO6; C16H28O6.Na - C18H32O6.Na
Molecular Weight: 338.37 - 366.42
Structure
R: C9/C11.
Properties
Appearance (1), solid.
Solubility soluble in water.
Stability stable. Under strong acid or strong alkali, easily hydrolyzed.
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 (Rev.10) label: 
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent emulsifying, dispersing, solubilizing, cleansing, lubricating, wetting abilities. Suitable for neutral formula. Mild surfactant.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
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Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
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Solid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
85.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents - Detergents - Testing methods
GB/T 5173 Surface active agents and detergents－Determination of anionic-active matter by direct two-phase titration procedure
ISO 2271 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Determination of anionic-active matter by manual or mechanical direct two-phase titration procedure
2, Hazardous substances indexes
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Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
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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, 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 cleansing agent.
Use as dispersing agent, emulsifying agent.
Use as lubricant.
2, Personal care products
Emulsifying agent, cleansing agent in personal care products.
Manufacturers