# Potassium DL-lactate

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid80883631
Categories: beauty, cleaning
Functions: Abrasive, Biocide, Emulsifier, Flavouring and nutrient, Humectant, Preservative, Processing aids not otherwise specified, Protectors and Developers, Softener and conditioner, pH regulating agent
Identifier: DTXSID80883631

> Potassium DL-lactate is used as abrasive / biocide. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 142 composition records across product categories including Personal care. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 142 composition records across product categories including Personal care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 142 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Humectant, Softener and conditioner, pH regulating agent.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._