Chemical Substance - Ammonium lactate

NHPID name:

Ammonium lactate

Reference:

Proper name(s):

Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monoammonium salt

Common name(s):

Ammonium lactate

Category:

Approved Chemical Name

Structure:

Schedule 1:

Isolate

Sub-ingredient(s):

DL-Lactic acid , L-Lactic acid

CAS registry number:

Roles

Rationale:

Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an isolate) of the Natural Health Products Regulations

Reference: NNHPD

Purposes:

Buffering Agent , PH Adjuster , Skin-Conditioning Agent - Humectant

Restrictions:

Reference:

UNAVA