food additives Lactic Acid 88%

Food Additives Lactic Acid 88% DescriptionIt 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. 88%wt Stereochemical purity L(+) Min.97% Density(@20 ) 1.195 g/ml -1.205 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 USPtest Methanol And Methyl EstersNot detectableReadily Carbonizable Substancespasses USP testPacking 1200 kg IBC, polythene drums of 25 or 250 kg.