Description:
Lactic Acid 80% is a high-purity, food-grade acidulant produced primarily by fermentation of sugars from natural sources. It is a clear to slightly yellowish, syrupy liquid with a mild acidic taste and is widely used as a pH regulator, flavor enhancer, and preservative across food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial applications. This excellent grade ensures high stereochemical purity of L(+) isomer, making it suitable for sensitive and high-quality formulations.

Specifications:

• Concentration: 80% ±1% (w/w)

• Purity: ≥97% L(+) stereochemical purity

• Density (20°C): 1.18 – 1.20 g/mL

• Sulphated Ash: ≤0.1%

• Color (APHA): 50 – 150 (fresh solution)

• Chloride: ≤10 ppm

• Sulphate: ≤0.005%

• Optical Rotation: +4.9° to +5.3°

• Heavy Metals (Pb): ≤10 ppm

• Microbiological Limits: Total plate count ≤1000 CFU/g; yeast and molds ≤100 CFU/g; Salmonella absent

• Solubility: Fully soluble in water and alcohol

• Odor: Mild, almost odorless

• Applications: Acidulant in beverages, meat products, bakery, confectionery, pickled vegetables; pH regulator in fermentation processes; preservative and flavoring agent

• Packaging: 20-liter chemical-grade container or drum

• Storage: Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight