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Lactic Acid

Lactic Acid


Chemical name: L-(+)-Lactic Acid, (S)-2-hydroxy-propanoic acid


CAS Number: 79-33-4; 50-21-5 


Description: The lactic acid, produced by fermentation, is brown, syrupy and hygroscopic liquid with slightly acid odor. The product is GRAS.


Chemical formula: CH3CHOHCOOH

 

Applications: For Feed


Acidifier: Lactic acid can maintain acid-base balance in animals to enhance animal's immunity;


Preservatives: Lactic acid can inhibit the growth of anaerobic microorganisms in feed, to extend the shelf-life of fodder.


Fungicide: Adding lactic acid in drinking water in poultry before slaughter, can control the pathogen infection and cross- contamination risks effectively.


Specification: GB1886.173-2016/ E270/ FCC

Appearance

Dark brown liquid

Total Acid content %

80.0 min

Lactic Acid content %

74.0 min

Sulphates %

0.05 max

Chlorides %

0.02 max

Sulphated ash %

3.0 max

Iron; ppm

20 max

Total heavy metals; ppm

10 max


Package: 20kg bag in box/25kg drum/250kg drum/1200kg IBC/23mt Flexitank/25mt ISO-Tank