C12-C13 Alkyl Lactate(CAS 93925-31-6)
Product Name: C12-C13 Alkyl Lactate
Abbreviation: C12-C13 Lactate
INCI Name: C12-C13 Alkyl Lactate
CAS No.: 93925-31-6
Grade: Cosmetic Premium Grade (Plant-derived & Skin-friendly)
Purity: ≥99.0%
Appearance: Colorless Transparent Oily Liquid, Uniform Texture, Impurity-free, Slight Characteristic Odor
Molecular Formula: Variable (C12/C13 Alkyl Lactate Mixture)
MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): 25KG
Solubility: Insoluble in water, fully soluble in natural vegetable oils, synthetic greases and cosmetic oil-phase systems; excellent oil-phase dispersion and system compatibility
Core Efficacy: Lightweight emollient moisturizing, non-greasy lubrication, refine skin texture, improve skin dullness, optimize cosmetic spreadability, soften paste texture
Key Characteristics: Natural lactic acid ester structure, ultra-mild and non-irritating, skin-brightening efficacy, breathable and non-clogging pores, excellent ductility, high temperature and oxidation resistance, stable formula performance
Storage Condition: Sealed storage in dry, cool and ventilated warehouse, avoid high temperature, humidity and long-term strong light exposure; keep tightly sealed after opening to prevent oxidation and impurity contamination
Shelf Life: 24 Months
Application: Widely used in high-end moisturizing lotion, nourishing cream, essence, foundation, isolation cream, body care products and mild brightening skin care formulas
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C12-C13 Alkyl Lactate(CAS 93925-31-6)
Cosmetic Grade C12-C13 Alkyl Lactate is a high-end plant-derived mild ester emollient and skin conditioning agent, refined from natural lactic acid and C12-C13 saturated alkanol. Different from traditional heavy mineral oil and synthetic grease, it adopts bionic skin-friendly lactic acid ester structure, which is highly compatible with human skin lipids.
It features light texture, silky ductility and zero greasy residue, which can penetrate into the superficial skin layer to moisturize and soften rough keratin, effectively improve dry, dull and rough skin texture, and endow skin with delicate and bright translucent complexion.
In cosmetic formulas, it can significantly optimize the spreadability and fit of cream and makeup products, modify the stiff and heavy paste texture, avoid sticky and powdery feeling during application, and bring smooth and delicate skin feeling. With excellent high temperature resistance and oxidation stability, it will not oxidize or turn yellow during long-term storage, effectively improving the shelf stability of finished products.
Ultra-mild and non-irritating, non-comedogenic and breathable, it is suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin. It is an essential core raw material for high-end light moisturizing skin care and high-fit natural makeup formulas.



Key Benefits
• Plant-derived Mild Structure, Safe & Non-irritating: Refined from natural plant-based raw materials, lactic acid ester bionic structure fits human skin barrier, non-toxic, non-sensitizing, non-comedogenic, safe for sensitive skin and long-term daily care.
• Light Silky Emollient, Zero Greasy Residue: Different from heavy traditional greases, it provides instant silky lubrication without sticky oil film, refreshes skin texture, realizes long-lasting moisturizing without greasiness.
• Skin Brightening & Texture Refining: Effectively soften rough keratin, smooth fine dry lines on the skin, improve dull and yellowish complexion, uniform skin tone, and create delicate translucent skin.
• Optimize Paste Texture & Makeup Fitting: Improve the ductility and flexibility of cream and makeup products, eliminate stiff and dry paste feeling, make foundation and isolation cream fit naturally, prevent floating powder and dry carding.
• Excellent Formula Stability & Oxidation Resistance: High temperature and oxidation resistant, not easy to deteriorate or turn yellow during production and storage, stable texture of finished products, no stratification or oil precipitation.
• Wide Compatibility & Easy Processing: Perfectly compatible with various natural oils, synthetic greases and wax systems, simple processing, uniform dispersion, suitable for mass production of high-end cosmetic formulas.
Applications
• High-end Moisturizing Skin Care Series: Widely used in moisturizing lotion, nourishing face cream, anti-dry essence and repair skin care products, light moisturizing without greasiness, improve dry and rough skin.
• Base Makeup & Isolation Products: Core emollient conditioner for liquid foundation, cushion cream, isolation cream and concealer, improve makeup ductility and fitting degree, maintain long-lasting natural makeup effect.
• Body & Hand Care Products: Suitable for body lotion, body butter, hand cream and anti-chapped care products, soften whole body rough keratin, long-term moisturize and relieve dry peeling.
• Brightening & Translucent Skin Care Formula: Added in whitening and brightening skin care products, assist in improving dull complexion, uniform skin tone, and create translucent and delicate skin texture.
• Mild Sensitive Skin Care Products: Replace irritating synthetic emollients, build mild and breathable skin care system, reduce skin burden, suitable for fragile sensitive skin maintenance.
• High-grade Paste Skin Care Products: Optimize the texture of high-end ointment and cream products, make the paste smooth and delicate, improve product grade and user experience.
Certificate Of Analysis (COA)
Test Item | Standard Specification | Test Result |
Product Name | C12-C13 Alkyl Lactate | Compliant |
CAS No. | 93925-31-6 | Compliant |
Appearance | Colorless Transparent Oily Liquid | Compliant |
Purity | ≥99.0% | 99.52% |
Acid Value | ≤0.5mgKOH/g | 0.18mgKOH/g |
Saponification Value | 180~200mgKOH/g | 191.2mgKOH/g |
Moisture Content | ≤0.1% | 0.04% |
Heavy Metal (Pb) | ≤1ppm | 0.2ppm |
Arsenic (As) | ≤0.5ppm | 0.1ppm |
Odor | Slight Characteristic Odor, No Peculiar Smell | Qualified |
Conclusion | Conforms to cosmetic grade quality standard | Qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• Q1: What is the MOQ of C12-C13 Alkyl Lactate?
A1: The standard MOQ is 25KG, and sample orders are supported for formula testing and texture trial production.
• Q2: What certification documents can be provided?
A2: Complete COA, MSDS, heavy metal test report and full set of global customs clearance documents are available to support export declaration and cosmetic product filing.
• Q3: What is the recommended dosage in cosmetic formulas?
A3: Conventional addition dosage is 1%-4% for facial skin care cream and lotion; 2%-6% for base makeup and body care products, adjustable according to product texture and skin feeling requirements.
• Q4: What are the advantages compared with ordinary mineral oil?
A4: It has lighter texture, better air permeability and skin affinity, no greasy feeling and pore clogging risk, with natural skin brightening effect, more suitable for high-end clean beauty light moisturizing formulas.
• Q5: Is the product easy to process?
A5: It has good oil-phase solubility, easy to heat and dissolve in cosmetic oil phase, uniform formula dispersion, stable paste texture after cooling, no stratification or oil precipitation.
• Q6: Is it suitable for sensitive skin products?
A6: Made of natural plant-derived ester, ultra-mild and non-irritating, non-sensitizing and non-comedogenic, fully suitable for sensitive skin and mild breathable skin care formulas.
• Q7: Do you support stable large-batch supply all year round?
A7: Standardized production lines ensure sufficient inventory and stable annual output, supporting long-term cooperative orders and customized formula matching services.
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