Lactic Acid, Racemic, USP
2-Hydroxypropionic Acid
Lactic acid is a mixture of lactic acid (C3 H6 O3 ) and lactic acid lactate (C6 H10 O5 ).
U.S.P. Functional Use: Buffering Agent
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CAS # |
50-21-5 |
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Safety Information |
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Health Hazard |
3 |
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Fire Hazard |
1 |
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Reactivity |
0 |
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Test |
Specification |
| Assay (C3H6O3) | 88.0-92.0% |
| Specific Rotation | -0.05° to +0.05° |
| MAXIMUM LIMITS | |
| Residue on Ignition | 0.05% |
| Sugars | To pass test |
| Chloride | To pass test |
| Citric, Oxalic, Phosphoric or Tartaric Acid | To pass test |
| Sulfate | To pass test |
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Shipping Information |
Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s. (lactic acid), 8, UN3265, PG III. Additional UPS-imposed hazardous material charge. |
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UPS limit |
70 lb |
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Storage Information |
HYGROSCOPIC: Keep tightly closed. |
Chemical information and descriptions have been provided by Spectrum Chemicals.
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