Lactic Acid 88% FCC

Applications

Lactic Acid 88 % Food Grade is an organic acid occurring naturally in the human body and in fermented foods. It can be produced via fermentation of carbohydrates, or synthesized from acetaldehyde. It can be used in a wide range of food, personal care, and chemical products. It’s used as an acidifier with moisturizing, exfoliation and antibacterial agent in cosmetic and personal care products like face wash and lotions. In the food industry, Lactic Acid 88% Food Grade is used as a curing agent, preservative and flavoring agent in food products like wine, beer, bakery products, beverages, meat products, dairy products, salad dressings and confections. Lactic Acid 88% Food Grade is also employed in pharmaceutical technology to produce water-soluble lactates from otherwise-insoluble active ingredients. The antimicrobial properties of lactic acid have made it a popular ingredient in cleaners and disinfectants like hand sanitizer, dish soap, and household cleaning products.

Lactic Acid 88 % Food Grade

WC Code:12-001

Sales Specification

Assay: 88.00 % Min.
Color: 50 apha Max.
Stereo Chemical Purity: 98.00 % Min.
Solubility: Soluble in water and ethanol
Density: 1.19 – 1.21 g/cm3 at 20o C/68o F
Calcium: 10 ppm Max.
Chloride: 10 ppm Max.
Cyanide: 5 ppm Max.
Iron: 10 ppm Max.
Heavy Metals: 10 ppm Max.
Arsenic: 1 ppm Max.
Lead: 1 ppm Max.
Sulfate: 10 ppm Max.
Sulfate Ash: 0.05 % Max.
Mercury: 1 ppm Max.
Citrate, Oxalate, Phosphate, or Tartrate: Conforms FCC test
Reducing Sugars: Conforms FCC test

Packing

551.15 Lb drum, 4 drums per pallet
2204.6 lb tote

DOT Shipping

UN: 3265
Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.(LACTIC ACID)
Hazard Class: 8
Packing Group: III

Lactic Acid 88% Food Grade

WC Code: 12‑001‑3

Sales Specifications

Appearance: Colorless to light yellow transparent liquid
Odor: Slight acidic odor
Density: 1.18 – 1.22 g/mL
Solubility: Soluble in water and ethanol
Assay: Min 88.0%
Fresh Color: Max 20 APHA
180°C Heat‑Resistant Color: Max 35 APHA
L‑Lactic Acid / Total Lactic Acid: Min 98.0%
Sulphated Ash: Max 0.05%
Chloride: Max 0.001%
Sulfate: Max 0.001%
Iron: Max 10 mg/kg
Cyanide: Max 1 mg/kg
Lead: Max 0.5 mg/kg
Arsenic: Max 1 mg/kg
Mercury: Max 1 mg/kg
Total Heavy Metals: Max 10 ppm
Reduced Sugar: Passes test
Readily Carbonizable Substances: Passes test
Citric / Oxalic / Phosphoric / Tartaric Acid: Passes test