Lactic Acid - Food Grade
 
Natural Grade L(+) Lactic Acid produced by fermentation. Colourless to pale yellow coloured viscous liquid ,almost odourless. It is a mild acid and finds applications in  food, brewery, surface coatings and a host of other industrial segments. It is used as an acidulant in many food preparations. It is a preservative as well as a flavour enhancer.
 
 
Chemical Name 2-Hydroxy Propionic Acid
Chemical Formula CH3 CHOH COOH
Molecular Weight 90.08
Appearance Colourless to pale yellow syrupy liquid
Stereochemical Purity L (+) isomer min.95 %
Assay 80 % *
Arsenic Not more than 1 ppm 
Chloride Not more than 10 ppm
Heavy Metals Not more than 5 ppm
Iron Not more than 5  ppm
Sulphated Ash Max. 0.05 %
Reducing Sugars Passes Test IP/BP/USP
Readily Carbonisable Substances Passes Test IP/BP/USP
Sulphates Not more than 10 ppm
Methanol / Methyl Esters Passes Test IP/BP/USP 
Ether Test Passes Test IP/BP/USP
Packing 25 kgs carbuoys  
200 kg drums in HDPE
CAS No 50-21-5 
              
                     · Food Grade can also be  supplied at 88 % assay.
 
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