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Sodium Lactate in Kenya | Sanvil Industries Ltd

Sodium Lactate is a versatile ingredient widely used in food and beverage processing, cosmetics, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, soap manufacturing, meat processing, and industrial formulations. At Sanvil Industries Ltd, we supply high-quality Sodium Lactate across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania at competitive wholesale and bulk prices, ensuring consistent quality, reliable performance, and dependable availability for manufacturers and commercial customers.

Product Description – Sodium Lactate

Sodium Lactate, with the chemical formula C₃H₅NaO₃, is the sodium salt of lactic acid. Commercial material is commonly supplied as a clear, colourless to slightly yellow aqueous solution, often at approximately 60% concentration, although specifications vary by grade and manufacturer.

Manufacturers value Sodium Lactate for its humectant, moisture-retention, buffering, pH-regulating, and formulation-supporting properties. Food-grade material is identified as E325 and is used in suitable food applications as an acidity regulator and humectant.

In cosmetics and personal care formulations, it helps attract and retain moisture, making it useful in creams, lotions, soaps, shampoos, and skincare products. At Sanvil Industries Ltd, we supply suitable grades for different commercial and industrial requirements, supported by competitive pricing and reliable delivery throughout East Africa.

Applications of Sodium Lactate

1. Food Processing

Food manufacturers use food-grade Sodium Lactate as a humectant and acidity regulator in suitable processed food formulations.

2. Meat and Poultry Processing

Processors use it in suitable meat and poultry formulations to support moisture retention and product quality.

3. Cosmetic Manufacturing

Cosmetic manufacturers incorporate it into creams, lotions, moisturizers, and skincare formulations.

4. Soap Manufacturing

Soap makers use the product to help produce harder bars and improve processing and unmoulding characteristics.

5. Personal Care Products

Manufacturers use it in shampoos, conditioners, body washes, cleansers, and moisturizing formulations.

6. Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical-grade material is used in selected formulations and manufacturing processes according to applicable specifications.

7. Skincare Formulations

Its humectant properties help attract and retain moisture, making it valuable in moisturizing skincare products.

8. pH Regulation

Manufacturers use it as part of buffering and acidity-control systems in suitable formulations.

9. Food Preservation Systems

Food-grade material may form part of preservation strategies in selected processed foods when used according to applicable regulations.

10. Industrial Formulations

Chemical manufacturers use Sodium Lactate as a formulation ingredient in selected specialty industrial products.

Key Features & Benefits of Sodium Lactate

1. Excellent Humectant Properties

Helps attract and retain moisture in food, cosmetic, and personal care formulations.

2. Good Water Solubility

Mixes readily with water-based formulations for convenient manufacturing.

3. Effective Moisture Retention

Helps improve moisture management in suitable food and cosmetic products.

4. Supports pH Control

Useful in buffering and acidity-regulation systems.

5. Useful in Soap Production

Can improve bar hardness and support easier removal of finished soap from moulds.

6. Multiple Grades Available

Different specifications can support food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and industrial requirements.

7. Versatile Applications

Suitable for food processing, cosmetics, personal care, soaps, pharmaceuticals, and industrial formulations.

8. Competitive Pricing & Reliable Supply

Sanvil Industries Ltd provides competitive wholesale and bulk prices with dependable supply throughout East Africa.

Technical Data Sheet (TDS)

Concentration, pH, assay, density, colour, and other specifications vary by grade and manufacturer. Request the current COA for exact batch specifications.

Why Choose Sanvil Industries Ltd

• Trusted chemical and ingredient supplier serving East Africa.
• Suitable grades available for different manufacturing requirements.
• Competitive wholesale and bulk prices.
• Reliable supply for manufacturers and distributors.
• COA and SDS/MSDS available upon request.
• Fast delivery across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
• Assistance in selecting the appropriate grade and specification.
• Prompt quotations for commercial and bulk orders.

FAQs

Q1. What is Sodium Lactate mainly used for?

A: It is widely used in food processing, meat products, cosmetics, skincare, soap manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and industrial formulations.

Q2. What is the chemical formula of Sodium Lactate?

A: The chemical formula is C₃H₅NaO₃.

Q3. Is Sodium Lactate used in food manufacturing?

A: Yes. Food-grade material, identified as E325, is used as a humectant and acidity regulator in permitted food applications.

Q4. Why is Sodium Lactate used in cosmetics?

A: Its humectant properties help attract and retain moisture, making it useful in moisturizers, lotions, creams, and other skincare products.

Q5. Can Sodium Lactate be used in soap making?

A: Yes. Soap manufacturers commonly use it to increase bar hardness and support easier unmoulding.

Q6. What concentration is Sodium Lactate supplied in?

A: Commercial material is commonly available as an approximately 60% aqueous solution, although concentration can vary by supplier and grade.

Q7. Is Sodium Lactate soluble in water?

A: Yes. It is highly soluble in water and works well in many water-based formulations.

Q8. How should Sodium Lactate be stored?

A: Keep it in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry place, protected from contamination and excessive heat.

Q9. Are COA and SDS/MSDS available?

A: Yes. Certificates of Analysis and Safety Data Sheets are available upon request for applicable product batches.

Q10. Which countries does Sanvil Industries Ltd supply?

A: We supply Sodium Lactate throughout Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and other East African markets.

Contact Us

For quotations or bulk orders in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, contact Sanvil Industries Ltd for competitive prices and fast delivery.

Sanvil Industries Ltd
Location: Industrial Area, Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: +254 722343016
Email: sanvilindustries@gmail.com