Lactic Acid

Item #: LA150
CAS No: [50-21-5]
M. Wt: 90.08
M. Fm: C3H4O3

Description:
A colorless or yellowish liquid with a characteristic odor. It is soluble in water and is produced by fermentation using biological engineering technology with starch as raw materials.

Applications:
Used as pH adjusting or correcting agent in food (such as bakery, cheese, olives, pickles and relishes, salad dressing), pharmaceutical, wine and other industries.

Specifications:
Assay …………………………. > 88.0%
Chloride …………………………. 20 ppm max.
Sulphate …………………………. 100 ppm max.
Iron …………………………. 10 ppm max.
Heavy metals (as Pb) …………………………. 10 ppm max.
Arsenic …….……………………. 1 ppm max.
Residue on Ignition ………………….……… 0.1% max.

Packing and Storage:
Preserved in 250 kg plastic drums. Store in a cool, dry condition with tight seal.