Ammonium Lactate (60% Solution)
Humectant is more effective than other lactate and is suitable for use on extremely dry skin.
Ammonium Lactate is a more powerful humectant than other lactate and is suitable for use on extremely dry skin.
Ammonium Lactate is a popular ingredient in moisturizer formulas designed to help hydrate severely dry skin.
In order of moisturizing efficiency in the Lactate group:
Ammonium Lactate > Sodium Lactate Plus > Sodium Lactate
(Please see examples of products that use Ammonium Lactate as the main ingredient below.)
Use: Can be used in all skin care regimens. Suitable for hydrating formulas for severely dry skin.
Mixing method: dissolved in water (water-phase), which can withstand heat up to 60 degrees
Usage rate: 0.5-12.0% (5% recommended for dry skin, using higher rates can irritate the skin)
Product characteristics: Clear liquid with *characteristic odor*
Solubility: can dissolve in water
INCI Name : Ammonium Lactate (60%), Water (40%)
Examples of products that use Ammonium Lactate:

CeraVe Renewing SA Lotion

AmLactin Ultra Hydrating Body Cream (Ammonium Lactate 12%)

ROC HYRA+ 24H

POND'S Age Miracle Cell ReGen Day Cream
- Room (25-40C)
- 36 Months from manufacturing or testing date.
- 0.50% - 12.00%
- 0.00%
- Add into water phase. Heat tolerant.
- Avoid heat above 60C
- 3.00 - 7.00
- Soluble in Water
- Cream, Lotion, Clear Gel, Toner, Mask, Scrub
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| Test Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless Liquid |
| Ammonium Lactate Content (%) | ≥ 60 |
| Color (Fresh Solution), APHA | ≤ 150 |
| pH (10% v/v solution) | 5.5 - 7.5 |
| Chlorine (Cl) | ≤ 0.01 |
| Sulphate (SO4) (%) | ≤ 0.1 |
| Heavy Metals total as Pb (ppm) | ≤ 20 |
| Arsenic (ppm) | ≤ 2 |
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