| Description |
| It is the sodium salt of L(+) lactic acid produced by fermentation. It is a clear, hygroscopic and syrupy solution. Sodium lactate is registered in Europe as a food additive with the reference E325. This product complies with the specifications of the Food Chemical Codex (FCC V). |
| Physical-chemical properties |
| Chemical name | 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid, monosodium salt |
| Molecular Weight | 112.06 g/mol |
| Molecular Formula | C3H5O3 Na |
| Registration |
| CAS No | 867-56-1，72-17-3 |
| E-code | E 325 |
| Specification |
| Parameter | FCCV | E 325 |
| Form | Liquid | Liquid |
| Assay | Min.50% | 57%-66% |
| Color (fresh solution) | Max.50 Hazen | Max.50 Hazen |
| PH | 6.5-7.5(Fresh solution) | 6.5-7.5 (20% aqueous solution) |
| Density at 20°C | 1.32 g/ml -1.34g/ml | ---- |
| Sodium Assay | 12.1%-12.6% | ---- |
| Cyanide | Max.0.5ppm | ---- |
| Methanol and Methyl Esters | Max.250ppm | ---- |
| Mercury | Max.1ppm | Max.1ppm |
| Calcium | Max.20ppm | ---- |
| Iron | Max.10ppm | ---- |
| Chloride | Max.50ppm | ---- |
| Sulphate | Max.20ppm | ---- |
| Arsenic (as As) | Max.1ppm | Max.3ppm |
| Lead | Max.2ppm | Max.5ppm |
| 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. |
