Question

What is Sodium Lactate used for in soap?

Answer 1

1. Soap is composed of Sodium and Potassium salts of long-chain carboxylic acids.
2. Soap is used as a cleansing agent in water.
3. Sodium lactate is made up of the Sodium salt of lactic acid, with mildly saline in taste.
4. Fermentation of sugar source and neutralizing action produces Lactic acid, which forms the compound Sodium lactate.
5. The chemical formula of Sodium lactate is${\mathrm{NaC}}_3{\mathrm{H}}_5{\mathrm{O}}_3$.
6. Sodium lactate is basically used as a preservative and has the inhibitor property to overcome the growth of bacteria on the skin.
7. It can also balance the acidity level in our body.
8. It can be available in liquid as well as in powder form.
9. Sodium lactate is used in shampoos, and soaps which effectively moisturize skin and hairs.
10. It helps in producing harder soap bars, and will lock the moisture of the skin to prevent it from drying up.