| Description |
| It is the potassium salt of L(+) lactic acid produced by fermentation. It is a clear, hygroscopic and syrupy solution, which complies with Food Chemical Codex V. Potassium lactate is registered in Europe as a food additive with the reference E326. |
| Physical-chemical properties |
| Chemical name |
2-Hydroxypropanoic acid, monopotassium salt |
| Molecular Weight |
128.2g/mol |
| Molecular Formula |
C3H5KO3 |
| Registration |
| CAS No |
85895-78-9，996-31-6 |
| E-code |
E 326 |
| Specification |
| Parameter |
FCCV |
E 326 |
| Form |
Liquid |
Liquid |
| Color (fresh solution) |
Max.70 Hazen |
Max.70 Hazen |
| Assay |
59%-70% |
57%-66% |
| PH(fresh solution) |
6.5-8.5 |
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| Density at 20°C |
1.32 g/ml -1.35g/ml |
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| Potassium Assay |
17.7%-18.9% |
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| Cyanide |
Max.0.5ppm |
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| Methanol and Methyl Esters |
Max.250ppm |
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| Mercury |
Max.1ppm |
Max.1ppm |
| Calcium |
Max.10ppm |
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| Iron |
Max.10ppm |
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| Chloride |
Max.0.05% |
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| Sulphate |
Max.0.005% |
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| Arsenic (as As) |
Max.1ppm |
Max.3ppm |
| Lead |
Max.2ppm |
Max.5ppm |
| Sodium Assay |
Max.0.1% |
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| Heavy metals (as Pb) |
Max.10ppm |
Max. 10ppm |
| Reducing Substances (Sugars) |
Passes test |
Passes test |
| Citrate, Oxalate, Phosphate, or Tartrate |
Passes test |
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| Packing |
| 1300 kgIBC, polythene drums of 25 or 250 kg. |
