Lactic Acid is a mild natural acid with a soft, dairy-like acidity profile, supplied to food ingredients manufacturers across the GCC.
CAS No.
50-21-5
Formula
C3H6O3
Grade
Food / pharmaceutical grade, 80% / 88%
Packing
250 kg HDPE drum · 1250 kg IBC
Typical response time: within one business day, with price, packing and lead time.
Within our acidity regulators range, Lactic Acid is a mild natural acid with a soft, dairy-like acidity profile. Orders ship ex-warehouse where stock is held, or direct from origin for container volumes.
It is supplied as clear colourless to pale yellow syrupy liquid, in food / pharmaceutical grade, 80% / 88%, with an assay of 80% / 88%. The CAS number is 50-21-5 and the molecular formula is C3H6O3.
Applications of Lactic Acid
Where it is used:
Mild acidification in beverages, confectionery and dairy
Antimicrobial carcass wash and shelf-life extension in meat
Descaling, cleaning and personal-care pH adjustment
Polylactic acid (PLA) bioplastic feedstock
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 250 kg HDPE drum · 1250 kg IBC. Store in cool store, protect from freezing. Shelf life is 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Supply and documentation
Technical specification for Lactic Acid
CAS No.
50-21-5
Formula
C3H6O3
Appearance
Clear colourless to pale yellow syrupy liquid
Grade
Food / pharmaceutical grade, 80% / 88%
Purity / Assay
80% / 88%
Concentration
80% / 88%
Optical form
L(+) natural and DL grades
Heavy metals
10 ppm max
Sulphate ash
0.1% max
Packing
250 kg HDPE drum · 1250 kg IBC
Storage
Cool store, protect from freezing
Shelf life
24 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Mild acidification in beverages, confectionery and dairy
Antimicrobial carcass wash and shelf-life extension in meat
Descaling, cleaning and personal-care pH adjustment
Polylactic acid (PLA) bioplastic feedstock
What packing is Lactic Acid supplied in?
Lactic Acid is supplied in 250 kg HDPE drum · 1250 kg IBC. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Lactic Acid do you stock?
We supply food / pharmaceutical grade, 80% / 88%. If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver Lactic Acid outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
