Sodium Lactate 60%

Food Additives Sodium Lactate 60%DescriptionIt is the sodium salt of L(+) lactic acid produced by fermentation. It is a clear, hygroscopic and syrupy solution. Sodium lactate is registered in Europe as a food additive with the reference E325. This product complies with the specifications of the Food Chemical Codex (FCC V).Physical-chemical properties Chemical name 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid, monosodium salt Molecular Weight 112.06 g/mol Molecular Formula C3H5O3 Na Registration CAS No 867-56-1 E-code E 325 Specification Parameter FCCV Form Liquid Assay Min.60% Color (fresh solution) Max.50 Hazen Stereo chemical purity(L-isomer) Min.97% pH (fresh solution) 6.5-7.5 Density at 20°C 1.32 g/ml -1.34g/ml Sodium Assay 12.1%-12.6% Cyanide Max.0.5ppm Methanol and Methyl Esters Max.250ppm Mercury Max.1ppm Calcium Max.20ppm Iron Max.10ppm Chloride Max.50ppm Sulphate Max.20ppm Arsenic (as As) Max.1ppm Lead Max.2ppm Heavy metals (as Pb) Max.10ppm Reducing Substances (Sugars) Passes test Citrate, Oxalate, Phosphate, or Tartrate Passes test Packing 1300 kg IBC, polythene drums of 25 or 250 kg.