| Description |
| It is the potassium salt of L(+) lactic acid produced by fermentation. It is a clear, hygroscopic and syrupy solution, which complies with Food Chemical Codex V. Potassium lactate is registered in Europe as a food additive with the reference E326. |
| Physical-chemical properties |
| Chemical name | 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid, monopotassium salt |
| Molecular Weight | 128.2g/mol |
| Molecular Formula | C3H5KO3 |
| Registration |
| CAS No | 85895-78-9，996-31-6 |
| E-code | E 326 |
| Specification |
| Parameter | FCCV | E 326 |
| Form | Liquid | Liquid |
| Color (fresh solution) | Max.70 Hazen | Max.70 Hazen |
| Assay | 59%-70% | 57%-66% |
| PH(fresh solution) | 6.5-8.5 | ---- |
| Density at 20°C | 1.32 g/ml -1.35g/ml | ---- |
| Potassium Assay | 17.7%-18.9% | ---- |
| Cyanide | Max.0.5ppm | ---- |
| Methanol and Methyl Esters | Max.250ppm | ---- |
| Mercury | Max.1ppm | Max.1ppm |
| Calcium | Max.10ppm | ---- |
| Iron | Max.10ppm | ---- |
| Chloride | Max.0.05% | ---- |
| Sulphate | Max.0.005% | ---- |
| Arsenic (as As) | Max.1ppm | Max.3ppm |
| Lead | Max.2ppm | Max.5ppm |
| Sodium Assay | Max.0.1% | ---- |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | Max.10ppm | Max. 10ppm |
| Reducing Substances (Sugars) | Passes test | Passes test |
| Citrate, Oxalate, Phosphate, or Tartrate | Passes test | ---- |
| Packing |
| 1300 kg IBC, polythene drums of 25 or 250 kg. |
