| Description |
| It is slightly yellow, syrupy and hygroscopic liquid that complies with the specifications of Food Chemical Codex V (FCC V). In the USA, lactic acid has the GRAS-status (Generally Recognised As Safe). It is registered in Europe as a food additive with the reference E-270. |
| Physical-chemical properties |
| Chemical name |
2-Hydroxypropanoic acid |
| Molecular Weight |
90.08 g/mol |
| Molecular Formula |
C3H6O3 |
| Registration |
| CAS No |
79-33-4 |
| E-code |
E 270 |
| Specification |
| Parameter |
FCCV |
| Assay |
Min. 80% |
| Stereochemical purity L(+) |
Min.97% |
| Density(@20 ℃ ) |
1.18 g/ml -1.19 g/ml |
| Colour (fresh solution) |
Max. 70 Hazen |
| Odour |
Slightly acid(due to the fermentation process) |
| Taste |
Mild acid |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) |
Max. 10 ppm |
| Iron |
Max.10 ppm |
| Calcium |
Max. 10 ppm |
| Chloride |
Max. 10 ppm |
| Sulphate |
Max. 10 ppm |
| Sulphated ash |
Max. 0.1% |
| Cyanide |
Max. 5 ppm |
| Lead |
Max. 0.5 ppm |
| Arsenic |
Max. 1 ppm |
| Mercury |
Max. 1 ppm |
| Reducing Substances(Sugars) |
passes FCC test |
| Citric, Oxalic, Tartaric, Phosphoric Acids |
passes FCC test |
| Packing |
| 1200 kgIBC, polythene drums of 25 or 250 kg. |
