Is Lactic Acid Natural?

Q: Is Lactic Acid natural?

Lactic Acid has a Natural Origin Index (NOI) of 1.00 (scale 0–1) per ISO 16128. Lactic acid is overwhelmingly produced commercially via the fermentation of renewable carbohydrate feedstocks, resulting in a Natural Origin Index (NOI) of 1.0. An NOI of 1.00 means 100% of its molecular mass is traceable to a natural, renewable source.

Learn about Lactic Acid — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

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INCI NameLactic Acid

IUPAC Name2-hydroxypropanoic acid

FormulaC3H6O3

PubChem CID612 ↗

FunctionSkin Conditioning Agent · Humectant

FeedstockThe primary commercial feedstock for

Chemical Structure

Learn about Lactic Acid — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

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Quick Facts

INCI NameLactic Acid
IUPAC Name2-hydroxypropanoic acid
Molecular FormulaC3H6O3
PubChem CID612 ↗
FunctionsSkin Conditioning AgentHumectantExfoliantpH Adjuster
Primary FeedstockThe primary commercial feedstock for lactic acid production is the fermentation of sugars derived from renewable agricultural sources. Common sources include corn starch, sugarcane, and sugar beets, which are readily available and sustainable carbohydrate sources.
NOI Score1.0 / 1.0
Tier100% Renewable

Description

Learn about Lactic Acid — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

References

1ISO 16128-2:2017 — Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products — Part 2. ISO, Geneva.
2Lactic Acid. National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem CID 612. pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov ↗