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Wilke International DL-Lactic Acid

Wilke International DL-Lactic Acid is a synthetically produced, highly uniform, non-volatile acid that maintains its acid strength in applications over long storage periods. It is free of the contaminants normally found in lactic acid from other sources and, thus, exhibits excellent heat stability and a complete lack of color. DL-Lactic acid is essentially odorless and has a mild, fruity, flavor that neither masks nor overpowers other flavor constituents. The 88% USP/FCC grade meets or exceeds the specifications of the United States Pharmacopeia and the Food Chemicals Codex for lactic acid.

INCI Name: Lactic Acid

Functions: Acidulant, Humectant

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: FDA Compliant

    Knowde Enhanced TDS

    Identification & Functionality

    INCI Name

    Lactic Acid

    Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

    Humectant

    Food Ingredients Functions

    Acidulant

    CAS No.
    50-21-5
    EC No.
    200-018-0
    Technologies

    Cosmetic Ingredients,

    Food Ingredients

    Product Families

    Food Ingredients — Functional Additives

    Acidulants & Acidity Regulators

    Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

    Conditioners & Emollients

    Features & Benefits

    Labeling Claims

    Clean at Sephora,

    Credo Clean Standard,

    Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

    Food Ingredients Features

    Heat Stability,

    Preservation

    Applications & Uses

    Markets

    Food & Nutrition

    Applications

    Food & Nutrition — Food

    Other Food Applications

    Food & Nutrition Applications

    Food Preservation

    Applications

    The FDA has declared Lactic Acid GRAS (21 CFR 184.1061). Synthetic DL-Lactic Acid is the product of choice for use in the manufacture of lactic acid based derivatives where heat and color stability is critical. As one of the major alpha hydroxy acids, synthetic Lactic Acid and its salts are finding increasing use in cosmetic skin care applications. Lactic Acid is used as an acidulant to control pH and as a humectant in a number of textile, paper, tobacco curing, laundry products, drilling muds, metal finishing, paints, and other industrial applications.

    Properties

    Physical Form

    Liquid

    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Total Acidity88 to 90%-
    Specific Rotation, racemic-0.05 to +0.05--
    Specific Gravity (20/20)1.20 ~ 1.22--
    Clarity of Solution (Mix 12 ml ether with 10 ml lactic acid)Clear--
    Chloride (as Cl)Passes USP Test--
    Sulfate (as SO4 )Passes USP Test--
    Heavy Metals (as Pb)max. 0.001 %-
    SugarsPasses USP & FCC Test--
    Citric, Oxalic, Phosphoric or Tartaric AcidPasses USP & FCC Test--
    Residue on Ignition (Ash)max. 0.05%-
    Readily Carbonizable SubstancesPasses USP Test--
    Arsenic (as is)max. 0.0003 %-
    Iron (as Fe)max. 0.001%-

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Certifications & Compliance

    FDA Compliant

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type

    Drums

    Packaging

    507 lb (230 kg) net weight drums

     

    Storage & Handling

    Storage

    Store unopened in its original container at ambient temperature