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Potassium lactate (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

CAS number: 996-31-6 / 85895; Potassium lactate

Definition
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"Potassium' means the element potassium, 'lactate' the salt/ester of lactic acid (2-hydroxypropanoic acid). Potassium lactate, the potassium lactate, is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as an antimicrobial agent (helps to inhibit the growth of microorganisms on the skin).

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Potassium lactate is authorised in the EU as food additive number E 326 for all foods authorised for use in additives - including organic foods - without a maximum limit (quantum satis)

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020