Product Details

CasNo： 79-33-4

MF： C3H6O3

Appearance： liquid

Delivery Time： 15 days

Packing： 200kg/drum

Purity： 50%

Basic Information

Product Description

Product Name：L(+)-Lactic acid  50%  

CAS No: 79-33-4

Form: liquid

Product Application

Food Industry (Largest Application Sector):

Acidulant & Flavor Enhancer:​ Used in beverages (juices, soft drinks), yogurt, cheese, salad dressings, pickles, confectionery, and baked goods​ to impart a clean, tangy sourness and enhance overall flavor.

Preservative & pH Regulator:​ Extends shelf life by lowering pH to inhibit growth of spoilage microorganisms. Used in meat processing, canned goods, sauces, etc.

Dough Conditioner:​ Modifies gluten in bread-making to improve texture.

Animal Feed Industry:

Feed Acidifier:​ Added to piglet, poultry, and aquaculture feed​ to lower gastrointestinal pH, inhibit pathogens (e.g., E. coli.), promote beneficial bacteria (e.g., lactobacilli), improve feed digestibility and animal growth performance, partially replacing antibiotics.

Preservative/Silage Additive:​ Used in silage to create an acidic environment that inhibits spoilage and preserves nutrients.

Industrial Applications:

Leather Industry:​ Used as a deliming agent​ to remove lime from hides, making leather softer and finer.

Textile Industry:​ pH regulator in textile dyeing and finishing.

Metal Cleaning & Treatment:​ Serves as an environmentally friendly descaling and cleaning agent​ for removing scale and rust from metal surfaces, without the corrosive residue concerns of strong acids.

Tobacco Processing:​ Humectant and flavoring agent.

Personal Care & Cosmetics:

pH Adjuster:​ Used in shampoos, body washes, skincare products​ to adjust product pH to a skin/hair-compatible range.

Mild Exfoliant:​ Used in skincare as an Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) for chemical exfoliation, requiring controlled concentration and pH.

Packaging

200kg/drum

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated, acid-resistant area. Keep container tightly closed. Store separately from oxidizers, bases, and metal powders.