Description
Sodium Lactate is used to harden cold process soap while minimizing shrinkage associated with curing. It is derived from carbohydrate sugars and purified lactic acid specifically for the cosmetic industry. Use Sodium Lactate to make your Cold Process Soap bars hard and smooth. Sodium lactate also makes cold process soap easy to unmold!
Why People Use This Product:
To produce a harder bar of soap with a smoother texture.
Popular Products That Use This Ingredient:
Cold Process Soap.
Points of Interest:
This is a 60% Solution. Sodium Lactate 60% Solution is thought to harden cold process soap while minimizing shrinkage associated with curing. Derived from carbohydrate sugars and purified lactic acid to specifications for the cosmetic industry. 40% of the solution is water.
Physical Form: Clear Liquid
Solubility: Soluble in Water
Common Name Ingredient Listing (FDA Approved):
Sodium Lactate
Directions:
When making cold process soap, add Sodium Lactate to the water phase (after the lye solution has cooled). Recommended use is 1% and up to 4%.