Lactic acid CAS 50-21-5 is an alpha hydroxy acid, an organic compound with the formula CH3CH(OH)CO2H. It is a white, water-soluble solid or clear liquid,having a mild acid odor and taste. It is found in muscle tissue and blood and is an intermediate in the metabolism of carbohydrates. Lactic acid is also used as an acidifying agent. Lactic acid is produced from natural corn starch by advanced bio-fermentation and refining technology.
Specification
Lactic acid 80% food grade
Appearance Yellowish liquid
Assay 80%min.
Heavy metals(as Pb) 0.001%max
Iron 0.001%max
Chloride 0.2%max
Sulfated ash 0.1%max
Residue on Ignition 0.1%max
Sugar Confirms with food grade
Lactic acid pharma grade
Content 85-90%
chloride ≤0.002%
sulphate ≤0.01%
iron ≤0.001%
residualon ignition ≤0.1%
heavy metal ≤0.001%
free carbonizing no brown color at interface
Lactic acid powder
Appearance White powder
Assay(lactic acid) 58%-62%
Assay (calcium lactate) 35%-39%
Assay(silicon dioxide) 0-3%
Water solution ≤2.0%
Heavy metal total ≤0.001%
Sulphate ≤0.02%
Chloride ≤0.002%
Iron ≤0.005%
Application
- Lactic acid can be used as acidulant, flavoring agent and pH regulator in beverages, meat, sourdough,salads and dressings, confectionery and pickled vegetables. It also can maintain acid-base balance in animals to enhance animal immunity.
- It can also used in chemical industry, textile, leather, tobacco, oil and medicine etc.
Packing
25kg/plastic drum or 250kg/plastic drum, or as per customer request.
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