2-Hydroxypropionic Acid
Lactic acid is a mixture of lactic acid (C3H6O3) and lactic acid lactate (C6H10O5).
Functional Use in Foods: Acid
CAS # |
50-21-5 |
Safety Information |
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Health Hazard |
3 |
Fire Hazard |
1 |
Reactivity |
0 |
Test |
Specification |
Assay (C3H6O3) | 81-89% |
MAXIMUM LIMITS | |
Chloride | 0.1% |
Citric, Oxalic, Phosphoric or Tartaric Acid | To pass test |
Cyanide | 5 mg/kg |
Iron | 10 mg/kg |
Lead | 0.5 mg/kg |
Residue on Ignition | 0.1% |
Sugars | To pass test |
Sulfate | 0.25% |
Shipping Information |
Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s. (lactic acid), 8, UN3265, PG III. Additional UPS-imposed hazardous material charge. |
UPS limit |
70 lb |
Storage Information |
HYGROSCOPIC: Keep tightly closed. |
Chemical information and descriptions have been provided by Spectrum Chemicals.