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PURAC® FCC 80
Technical DataSheet | Supplied by Corbion

Lactic Acid. PURAC® FCC 80 by Corbion has the lowest irritation potential. It acts as a moisturizing agent used in many
skin care products. It is naturally present in the hair, produces a glossy, attractive appearance and is used as a pH-
regulator in all kinds of hair care formulations. In anti-acne products, PURAC® FCC 80 is used for its antimicrobial
action.

Claims Moisturizing Agents

Antimicrobials
Anti-acne Agents
moisturizing
glossy/ultra-glossy

INCI Names LACTIC ACID

Chemical Composition 2-hydroxypropionic acid

CAS Number 50-21-5

EINECS/ELINCS No: 200-018-0

Appearance Liquid

Odor Sweet

Product Status COMMERCIAL

Applications/ Recommended for Skin care (Facial care, Facial cleansing, Body care, Baby care)
Hair care (Shampoos, Conditioners & Styling)

Origin/Nature Alpha and beta-hydroxyacids

Regulatory Status US, EU

Bio Based Yes

PURAC® FCC 80 Properties

Property Value & Unit Test Condition Test Method

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Assay 79.5 - 80.5 %

Density @ 20°C 1.18 - 1.20 g/ml

Heavy metals < 10 ppm

Color, APHA < 50

Molecular weight 90 g/mol

Compatiblity with other products

Find products that are predicted to be compatible with PURAC® FCC 80.

This list of compatible products is generated out of estimated HSP values. A practical determination of these HSP values
would provide higher certainty.
Learn more about Hansen Solubility Parameters (HSP) and their use in predictive formulation

Compatible Products

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