Description
GENOME SPECIALITIES FZC is a trusted supplier of Lactic Acid 85% in the UAE, serving customers across food and beverage, cosmetics and personal care, pharmaceutical, chemical, textile, leather, and other industrial sectors.
Lactic Acid 85% is a concentrated aqueous solution containing approximately 85% lactic acid by weight.
organic acid and alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) with the chemical formula C₃H₆O₃ and a molecular weight of approximately 90.08 g/mol.
Chemical properties of Lactic Acid
| Product | Description |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | C₃H₆O₃ |
| Molecular weight | 90.08 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid |
| Odor | Mild, characteristic odor |
| Concentration | 85% (aqueous solution) |
| Density | ~1.21 g/cm³ (85% solution at 20°C) |
| Boiling point | ~122°C (at reduced pressure) |
| Melting point | 16–18°C (pure lactic acid) |
| Solubility | Completely miscible in water; soluble in alcohol |
| pH (85% solution) | ~2.4–2.6 (strongly acidic) |
| Chemical nature | Organic acid (α-hydroxy acid) |
| Reactivity | Reacts with bases, alcohols, amines, and carbonates; can form lactide upon heating |
| Corrosiveness | Corrosive to metals and tissues at high concentration |
| Stability | Stable in aqueous solution; may polymerize under prolonged heating |
Lactic Acid 85% Uses and Applications
Lactic Acid 85% has applications across several major industries.
Food and Beverage Industry
used as an acidulant and pH regulator in food and beverage manufacturing.
- Dairy and fermented foods
- Sauces and dressings
- Pickled products
- Bakery products
- Confectionery
- Meat and poultry processing
- Beverages
Its ability to provide controlled acidity makes it a useful ingredient in food-processing formulations.
Cosmetics and Personal Care
used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Applications include:
- Skincare products
- Facial cleansers
- Moisturizers
- Exfoliating formulations
- Serums
- Professional skincare products
- pH adjustment
Direct application of concentrated lactic acid to the skin can cause severe irritation or chemical burns.
Pharmaceutical Applications
Lactic acid and lactate compounds have applications in pharmaceutical and healthcare-related manufacturing.
producing polylactic acid (PLA), a biodegradable polymer used in various industrial, biomedical, and pharmaceutical applications.
Chemical and Industrial Applications
used as a raw material, processing aid, or pH-adjusting agent in various chemical applications, including:
- Chemical synthesis
- Adhesives and sealants
- Polymer manufacturing
- Industrial formulations
- pH adjustmen
- Specialty chemical production
Textile and Leather Applications
used as a pH regulator or processing aid in selected textile and leather manufacturing processes.
The exact application depends on the formulation and production requirements of the end user.
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