lactic acid, produced by fermentation, is yellowish, syrupy and hygroscopic liquid with slightly acid odor.
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Item |
Specification |
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Chemical name |
2-hydroxy- propanoic acid |
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CAS Number |
50-21-5 (general number) |
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EU food additive number |
E270 |
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Description |
The lactic acid, produced by fermentation, is yellowish, syrupy and hygroscopic liquid with slightly acid odor. |
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Molecular formula |
C3H6O3 |
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Molecular weight |
90.08 |
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Content |
Min 80.0% |
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Color, fresh |
Max 100Apha |
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Sulphate |
Max 50ppm |
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Chloride |
Max 20ppm |
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Sulphated ash |
Max 0.1% |
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Iron |
Max 10ppm |
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Total heavy metals |
Max 10ppm |
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Lead |
Max 0.5ppm |
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Arsenic |
Max 3ppm |
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Mercury |
Max 1ppm |
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Cyanide |
Max 5ppm |
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Limit of citric, oxalic, phosphoric and tartaric Acid |
passes FCC test |
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Reducing sugars |
passes FCC test |