Cleaning up with Corbion
Our biodegradable lactic acid-based solutions are proven to help home care formulators produce safe, sustainable products. Natural, safe and cost effective, they are being used today in everything from antimicrobial and descaling solutions to solvents and buffering applications.
Antimicrobial
For antimicrobial products, our PURAC® Sanilac delivers broad efficacy in a single product thanks to its dual antibacterial and antiviral action. Readily biodegradable and non-toxic to both people and planet, PURAC Sanilac has a GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status and is a safe alternative to many traditional biocides. Read more>>
Descaling and soap scum removal
PURAC® 88T is our key ingredient for the detergent Industry – acting as both an excellent descaling agent and a soap scum remover. Combining multiple cleaning benefits in a single ingredient, PURAC 88T also has buffering capacity to help stabilize formulations. Read more>>
Biobased solvents
If you’re looking to replace organic and halogenated solvents for industrial and consumer applications look no further than PURASOLV® - our range of esters of L-lactic acid. These clear, colorless liquids are proven to perform – as well as being non-toxic and biodegradable with a low odour. Read more>>
Buffering
When it comes to reducing pH variation in your products, lactic acid is ideal for buffering – helping you maintain product stability and shelf life. Not only is it biobased, but as a buffering agent, lactic acid has a pH value lower than five.

Lactic acid for Home Care
What’s the benefit?
- Multifunctional
- Effective
- Safe
- Easily formulated
- Biobased (readily biodegradable).

Antimicrobial benefits
Lactic acid and lactates help bolster the microbiological stability of acidic formulations (depending on the type of formulation, composition and pH).
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News & Events
Press releases
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3/2/2021 8:00 AM
Corbion Further Boosts Lactic Acid Capacity Through Concurrent Expansion Projects
Multiple productivity initiatives will increase supply of lactic acid, a nature-based ingredient, for the company's
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1/21/2021 8:00 AM
Corbion to Expand Lactic Acid Capacity in North America
Investment to increase production capacity demonstrates company's commitment to regional customers and to meeting their
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9/18/2019 11:30 AM
Brenntag and Corbion strengthen their partnership in EMEA
Brenntag, the global market leader in chemical and ingredients distribution, and Corbion, global market leader
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6/8/2022
Biopesticides Europe
Brussels, Belgium | The Global and European biopesticides market has been growing steadily in recent years. With increasing
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6/21/2022
Cleaning Products Latin America
Virtual | By attending Cleaning Products Latin America Online you’ll gain expert insights into the emerging innovations,
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7/18/2022
PCHI Personal Care & Home Care Ingredients
Shanghai, | PCHi provides a one-stop platform for peer-to-peer information exchange on emerging market trends, technological innovations,