LACTIC ACID
 
LACTIC ACID USP/NF, EP, JP

Lactic acid is prepared synthetically by the reaction between acetaldehyde and carbon monoxide at high temperature and pressure or by the hydrolysis of hexoses with sodium hydroxide.
 
 
GRADE
 DESCRIPTION APPLICATION
D-L Lactic Acid Synthetic grade
Purity 88.0% - 92.0%
 In injections in the form of lactates, as an acidifying agent /acidulant and in topical formulations as a softener
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