Applications
Sodium Lactate 60% FCC is mainly used as humectant, antioxidant or flavoring agent in the food industries, especially in meat industry. Also used as humectant, antioxidant synergist, or bodying agent in other industries, like cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry.
Sales Specification
CONTENT SPECIFICATIONS
Density (at 20°C) 1.32-1.34/g/mL
pH (20% fresh aqueous solution) 6.5-7.5
Colour,fresh Max 50Apha
Sterochemical purity (L- isomer ) Min 97%
Sodium lactate content Min 60.0%
Acidity Max 0.5%
Chloride Max 50ppm
Sulphate Max 10ppm
Total Heavy metals Max 10ppm
Lead Max 2ppm
Arsenic Max 2ppm
Mercury Max 1ppm
Cyanide Max 0.5ppm
Methanol and Methyl Esters Max 0.025%
Citrate, oxalate, phosphate, or tartrate Passes test
Reducing substances (sugars) Passes test
Property Name Specification Test Method
Aerobic Plate Count <100CFU/g AOAC or equivalent
E.coli Negative/g AOAC or equivalent
Coliform <10/g AOAC or equivalent
Yeast <10/g AOAC or equivalent
Mold <10/g AOAC or equivalent
Packing
551.15 lb drum, 4 drums per pallet
