Emulsifier · CAS 72-17-3
Sodium Lactate Antimicrobial Agent
FDA status: Approved. EU: not separately listed. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Sodium Lactate Antimicrobial Agent is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk).
The verdict
Sodium Lactate Antimicrobial Agent is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- -
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
CAS-led regulatory snapshot
Sodium Lactate Antimicrobial Agent: no OFF product match; CAS 72-17-3 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 72-17-3 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Emulsifier | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
What is Sodium Lactate Antimicrobial Agent?
Sodium Lactate Antimicrobial Agent (CAS 72-17-3) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as emulsifier or emulsifier salt, flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant, ph control agent, washi.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Sodium Lactate Antimicrobial Agent
Product-count (0) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Lactate Antimicrobial Agent safe to consume?
Sodium Lactate Antimicrobial Agent scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 72-17-3, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Sodium Lactate Antimicrobial Agent used for in food?
Sodium Lactate Antimicrobial Agent (CAS 72-17-3) is catalogued for emulsifier or emulsifier salt, flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant, ph control agent, washing or surface removal agent (Emulsifier); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.