Chivine Resources L-Lactic Acid 88% (FCC)

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name

Lactic acid

INCI Name

Lactic Acid

Ingredient Name

Lactic Acid

Ingredient Origin

Fermentation,

Natural Origin

Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions

Anti-Microbial Agent,

Preservative

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Anti-Microbial Agent,

Buffers & pH Stabilizer,

Preservative

Food Ingredients Functions

Anti-Microbial Agent,

Buffers & pH Stabilizer,

Curing Agent,

Preservative

Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

Anti-Microbial Agent,

Buffers & pH Stabilizer,

Preservative

CAS No.

50-21-5

Ingredients

Lactic Acid

Food Additive Number

E 270, INS 270

EC No.

200-018-0

Technologies

Animal Feed & Nutrition,

Cosmetic Ingredients,

Food Ingredients,

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients

Formulation & Processing Aids,

Microbial Control & Preservation

Animal Feed & Nutrition — Feed Preservation

Antifungals & Antimicrobials

Food Ingredients — Functional Additives

Acidulants & Acidity Regulators,

Antioxidants & Preservatives

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Antioxidants & Preservatives,

Stabilizers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Antimicrobial,

Enhanced Shelf Life,

Preservation

Benefit Claims (Health)

Antimicrobial

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

Halal,

Kosher,

Natural,

Naturally Derived,

Non-GMO,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Animal Feed & Nutrition Features

Improves Food Palatability

Food Ingredients Features

Dissolves Easily,

Enhanced Flavour,

Enhanced Shelf Life,

pH Balancing

Applications & Uses

Markets

Agriculture & Feed,

Food & Nutrition,

Personal Care

Applications

Agriculture & Feed — Animal Health & Nutrition

Swine

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Skin Care

Food & Nutrition — Beverage

Beer Brewing,

Carbonated Drinks,

Liquor & Spirits

Food & Nutrition — Food

Bakery,

Confectionery,

Dairy,

Desserts & Fruit Preparations,

Meat, Poultry & Seafood

Animal Species

Piglets,

Swine

Food & Nutrition Applications

Beer,

Carbonated Drinks,

Dairy Products,

Gummies,

Jellies,

Processed Meat Products

Main Applications

• In animal drinking water (0.4 - 0.5%) it prevents bacterial growth
• For piglet (1 - 2%) it improves food intake
• Washing eggs (1 - 3%) it decreases bacterial contamination
• Carcass (1.25 - 2.5%) for decontamination
• For livestock (0.3 - 1.5%) it replaces antibiotics
• In gum & jellies (1.5 - 2.5%) it reduces sugar inversion
• Soft drinks & lemonades (0.5 - 7%) inhibition l. Brevis
• In beer (0.8 - 1.5%) corrects ph value and improves taste
• In personal care (1 - 5 %) as a natural ph adjuster in formulations

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Solubility

Water Soluble

Chemical Composition

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Arsenic	max. 0.0001	%	—
Calcium	max. 0.001	%	—
Chloride	max. 0.001	%	—
Cyanide	max. 0.0005	%	—
Ferrous	max. 0.001	%	—
Lead	max. 0.00005	%	—
Mercury	max. 0.0001	%	—

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Assay (weight / weight)	min. 88.0	%	—
Density (at 20°C)	1.18 - 1.21	g/ml	—
Heavy Metals	max. 0.001	%	—
Oxalic Acid, Phosphoric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Citric Acid	Pass Test	—	—
Positive Test for Lactate	Pass Test	—	—
Reducing Sugars	Pass Test	—	—
Stereochemical Purity L (+)	min. 97	%	—
Sulfate	max. 0.001	%	—
Sulfated Ash	max. 0.1	%	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

FCC Compliant,

Halal,

Kosher

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Totes (IBC)

Standard Packaging

• In 2 - liter jugs
• 25 - kg IBC (tote) or as requested

Storage & Handling

Storage

Keep from freezing.