Lactic acid 88%
| 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. | |
