http://www.niacet.com/sodium-stearoyl-lactylate.html SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE - Niaproof SSL -(Octadecanoic Acid) an Emulsifier, is a powder material with a slightly sweet odor. Used as a dough strengthener, emulsifier, or processing aid in baked products, pancakes, and waffles. As a surface-active agent,emulsifier, or stabilizer in: Icings, fillings, puddings, toppings. See the Applications page for more uses. en-us images/sslpic.jpg http://www.niacet.com/sodium-stearoyl-lactylate.php 500 300 sodium-stearoyl-lactylate/sodium-stearyol-lactylate.php Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, SSL is a powder material with a slightly sweet odor. It has the following uses: As a dough strengthener, emulsifier, or processing aid in: baked products pancakes waffles: As a surface-active agent, emulsifier, or stabilizer in: Icings fillings puddings toppings As an emulsifier or stabilizer in liquid and solid edible fat-water emulsions intended for use as : substitutes for milk or cream in beverage coffee As a formulation aid, processing aid, or surface-active agent in: Dehydrated potatoes As an emulsifier, stabilizer, or texturizer in: snack dips cheese substitutes and imitations and cheese product substitutes and imitations. sauces or gravies, and the products containing the same Product Identification: Chemical Synonyms Octadecanoic Acid, 2-(carboxyethoxy)-1-methyl-2-oxothyl ester,sodium salt Chemical Family Food Emulsifier Ingredients: % by Weight CAS # Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate (dry basis) 100 min25383-99-7 sodium-stearoyl-lactylate/sodium-stearyol-lactylate.php calcium-stearoyl-lactylate.php Product Identification: Chemical Synonyms Octadecanoic Acid, 2-(carboxyethoxy)-1-methyl-2-oxothyl ester,calcium salt Chemical Family Food Emulsifier Ingredients: % by Weight CAS # Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate 100 min5793-94-2 calcium-stearoyl-lactylate.php sodium-stearoyl-lactylate/specifications.php Specification Control Limits (Powder) Acid Value : Between 60 and 80 Ester Value: Between 150 and 190 Lead: 2 ppm, Maximum (as Pb) Sodium Content: Between 3.5% and 5% Total Lactic Acid: Between 23.0% and 34.0% Appearance : White to Cream Colored Powder sodium-stearoyl-lactylate/specifications.php sodium-stearoyl-lactylate/toxicological-properties.php As a Solid: Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate is a non-toxic food additive permitted for direct addition to food for human consumption as listed in 21 CFR 172.846 Occupational Exposure: No exposure limits have been set by OSHA, NIOSH or ACGIH Carcinogen: IARC No NTP No OSHA No sodium-stearoyl-lactylate/toxicological-properties.php sodium-stearoyl-lactylate/physical-properties.php As a PowderData Molecular Weight: 451.6 Appearance: white to cream colored powder pH of 10% Aqueous Solution: Not Applicable Solubility in Water: Slight Reactivity in Water: does not react Odor: Sweetish/slight Boiling Point: not applicable Vapor Pressure: not applicable Bulk Density: approximately 40-50 lbs./cu .ft. sodium-stearoyl-lactylate/physical-properties.php sodium-stearoyl-lactylate/storage-and-handling.php Storage: Storage: Hygroscopic, Keep container closed. Keep cool < 80°F (26°C) Fire & Explosion: Flash Point: Tag Closed Cup 221° C Flammable Limits: Not Determined Auto-Ignition  Temperature: Not Applicable Extinguishing Media: water fog, alcohol foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical Unusual Hazards: With any powder - avoid dispersion of dust to avoid possible explosion hazard Reactivity Data: Hazardous  Decomposition  Products: Carbon Monoxide Hazardous  Polymerization: will not occur Incompatibility: strong oxidizing agents Necessary Protection: Protective Clothing: Appropriate work apparel. Plastic or rubber gloves optional. Eye Protection: Safety Glasses Respiratory Protection: Material should be handled in a way that does not produce airborne particles. If dust is a problem, a dust mask or respirator is recommended. sodium-stearoyl-lactylate/storage-and-handling.php sodium-stearoyl-lactylate/shipping-data.php Specifications Data Box 50 lbs Freight Description: Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate sodium-stearoyl-lactylate/shipping-data.php sodium-stearoyl-lactylate/applications.php NIACET ® Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate is a powder material with a slightly sweet odor. As a dough strengthener, emulsifier, or processing aid in baked products, pancakes, and waffles, in an amount not to exceed 0.5 part for each 100 parts by weight of flour used. As a surface-active agent, emulsifier, or stabilizer in icings, fillings, puddings, and toppings, at a level not to exceed 0.2 percent by weight of the finished food. As an emulsifier or stabilizer in liquid and solid edible fat-water emulsions intended for use as substitutes for milk or cream in beverage coffee, at a level not to exceed 0.3 percent by weight of the finished edible fat-water emulsion. As a formulation aid, processing aid, or surface-active agent in dehydrated potatoes, in an amount not to exceed 0.5 percent of the dry weight of the food. As an emulsifier, stabilizer, or texturizer in snack dips, at a level not to exceed 0.2 percent by weight of the finished product. As an emulsifier, stabilizer, or texturizer in cheese substitutes and imitations and cheese product substitutes and imitations, at a level not to exceed 0.2 percent by weight of the finished food. As an emulsifier, stabilizer, or texturizer in sauces or gravies, and the products containing the same, in an amount not to exceed 0.25 percent by weight of the finished food. sodium-stearoyl-lactylate/applications.php sodium-stearoyl-lactylate/fda-status.php Section Use References FDA § 172.846 Food Additive: surface-active agent, emulsifier or stabilizer, dough strengthener, texturizer. sodium-stearoyl-lactylate/fda-status.php sodium-stearoyl-lactylate/material-safety-data-sheet.php Click to download material safety datasheet for Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate. Fri, 14 Jan 2011 sodium-stearoyl-lactylate/material-safety-data-sheet.php