Lactic acid tested according to Ph.Eur.

Name: Lactic acid
Synonymns: DL-Lactic acid; Acidum lacticum; 2-Hydroxypropionic acid
Description: Tested according to Ph.Eur.

Container Type: Glass Bottle

Molar Mass: 90.08 g/mol

Empirical Formula: C₃H₆O₃
Linear Formula: CH₃CH(OH)COOH

CAS Number: 50-21-5
Bielstein Registry Number: 1209341
MDL Number: MFCD00004520
UNSPSC Code: 12352106

SPECIFICATIONS

Appearance of the substance: complying
Assay of total acid: 88.0 - 92.0 %
Sulfated ash: max. 0.1 %
Calcium (Ca): max. 200 ppm
Heavy metals (as Pb): max. 10 ppm
Sulfate (SO₄): max. 200 ppm
Citronellic-, Oxalic- and Phosphoric acid: complying
Sugar and other reducing substances: complying
In ether insoluble matter: complying
Residual solvents: complying



PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Refractive Index: n20/D 1.425(lit.)
Boiling Point: 122 °C
Density: 1.209 g/cm3



SAFETY INFORMATION

Flashpoint: 113 °C
Signal Word: Danger

GHS Classification:
Corrosive (GHS05)

Hazard Statement(s):
Causes serious eye damage (H318)
Causes skin irritation (H315)

Precautionary Statement(s):
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection (P280)

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