Lactic Acid 80%
Food Grade
Molecular formula: C3H6O3
USES:
- In many food products usually serves as either as a pH regulator, as a preservative or as a flavoring agent,
- As an acidity regulator,
- Is effective in preventing the spoilage of vegetabels,
- As an excellent acidification agent for many dairy products,
- As an enhance savory flavors,
- In pharmaceutical technology as a starting material for other substances,
- As a valuable component in biomaterials,
- As a natural anti-bacterial agent in disinfecting products,
- In the industrial processes,
- As an additive in animal nutrition. It has health promoting properties,
- As a humectant, or moisturizer, in some cosmetics,
- As a mordant, a chemical that helps fabrics accept dyes, in textiles,
- It is also used in tanning leather,
- In the manufacturing of lacquers and inks,
Lactic Acid is the principal building block for Poly Lactic Acid (PLA). PLA is a biobased and bio-degradable polymer that can be used for producing renewable and compostable plastics.
