Commodity: Lactic acid
Formula: C3H6O3
Molecular Weight: 90.079
Appearance: Clear liquid
Descriptions:
Lactic acid is an organic compound with the formula CH3CH(OH)CO2H. In its solid state, it is white and water-soluble. In its liquid state, it is clear. It is produced both naturally and synthetically.
As a food additive it is approved for use in the EU, USA and Australia and New Zealand; it is listed by its INS number 270 or as E number E270. Lactic acid is used as a food preservative, curing agent, and flavoring agent. It is an ingredient in processed foods and is used as a decontaminant during meat processing. Lactic acid is produced commercially by fermentation of carbohydrates such as glucose, sucrose, or lactose, or by chemical synthesis. Carbohydrate sources include corn, beets, and cane sugar.
SHILF LIFE: 2 YEARS
ITEM |
UNIT |
SPECIFICATION |
Identification |
– |
Reaction of lactates |
Color (Fresh Solution) |
– |
Max. 100 Hazen |
Stereo chemical purity(L-isomer) |
% |
?97% |
Density (20°C) |
g/ml |
1.18 – 1.21 g/ml |
Assay |
% |
80%-99.9% |
Heavy Metals(as Pb) |
Ppm |
Max. 10 — |
Chloride |
Ppm |
Max. 10 ppm |
Calcium |
Ppm |
Max. 10 ppm |
Sulphate |
Ppm |
Max. 10 ppm |
Sulphate Ash |
Ppm |
Max. 10 ppm |
Arsenic |
Ppm |
Max. 1 ppm |
Lead |
Ppm |
Max. 0.5 ppm |
Cyanide |
Ppm |
Max. 5 ppm |
Mercury |
Ppm |
Max. 1 ppm |
Reduce substances (Sugar) |
– |
Passes test |
Citric Oxalic Phosphoric and Tartaric acids |
— |
Passes test |
Packaging and Storage: Store in tightly closed containers.