Appearance
Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Function
Lactic acid is used in pharmaceutical technology to produce water-soluble lactates from otherwise-insoluble active ingredients. It finds further use in topical preparations and cosmetics to adjust acidity and for its disinfectant and keratolytic properties.
Synonyms
Lactic Acid [Purac PF90]; Unilac LA90; Tisulac; Espiritin; HiPure 90; l-lacticaci; Lactic L-Milchsàure
Storage
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Packages
- 250 ml. HDPE Bottle
- 50 lb. Pail
- 255 kg. Poly Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Pharmaceutical
Product Class
- Lactate & lactic acid
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 S 2 CL 85
- Kosher Status: Kosher
- Flash Point: >230 øF
- Melting Point: 52-54øC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 90.08 g/mol