| Description |
A clear colourless syrupy liquid |
| Color |
Max. 50 APHA |
| Total acidity (as lactic acid) |
Min. 88.0% w/w |
| Stereochemical purity (L+) |
Min. 97.0% |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) |
Max. 0.001% |
| Chloride (Cl) |
Max. 0.001% |
| Solubility in water (% weight) |
Soluble in water |
| Melting point/Freezing point (° C) |
17° C |
| Flash Point |
113° C |
| Boiling point (° C) |
122° C |
| Density (g/cm3) |
1.209 |
| Iron (Fe) |
Max. 0.001% |
| Calcium (Ca) |
Max. 0.001% |
| Chloride (Cl) |
Max. 0.001% |
| Sulphate (SO4) |
Max. 0.001% |
| Sulphated ash |
Max. 0.05% |
| cyanide CN |
Max. 0.0005% |
| Lead (Pb) |
Max. 0.00005% |
| Arsenic (As) |
Max. 0.0001% |
| Mercury (Hg) |
Max. 0.0001% |
| Reducing substances sugars |
Passes test |
| Citric, Oxalic, tartaric and phosporic acid |
Passes test |
