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Description |
The lactic acid, produced by fermentation, is yellowish, syrupy and hygroscopic liquid with slightly acid odor. The product is GRAS. |
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Chemical formula |
C3H6O3 |
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Molecular weight |
90.08 |
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CONTENT |
SPECIFICATIONS |
TEST RESULT |
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Sterochemical purity (L- isomer) |
Min 97% |
97.5% |
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Content |
Min 80% |
80.3% |
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Color, fresh |
50-150APHA |
70APHA |
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Sulphate |
Max 50ppm |
< 50ppm |
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Chloride |
Max 20ppm |
< 20ppm |
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Sulphated ash |
Max 0.1% |
< 0.1% |
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Iron |
Max 10ppm |
< 10ppm |
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Total heavy metals |
Max 10ppm |
<10ppm |
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Lead |
Max 0.5ppm |
< 0.5ppm |
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Arsenic |
Max 3ppm |
< 3ppm |
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Mercury |
Max 1ppm |
< 1ppm |
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Cyanide |
Max 5ppm |
< 5ppm |
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Limit of citric, oxalic, phosphoric and tartaric Acid |
Passes test |
Passed test |
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Reducing sugars |
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Passed test |
