Lactic acid may exist either as a white solid in pure form, or a clear to yellowish liquid when dissolved in water. It can be produced via fermentation of carbohydrates, or synthesized from acetaldehyde. Food grade is synonymous with FCC, a monogram controlled under the United States Pharmacopeia to ensure the purity and safety of chemicals for food use.
Lactic Acid 88%, Food Grade (FCC), Kosher is lactic acid, CAS 79-33-4, supplied as a liquid with an assay of min 87.5%. Pure lactic acid can be a white solid, but dissolved in water it’s a clear to yellowish liquid, and it can come from fermenting carbohydrates or from acetaldehyde. This one carries the FCC (Food) Grade designation, Kosher certification, and a GRAS reference citation, 21CFR 184.1061, listed under Safety and Shipping. Badges for GRAS, Certified Kosher and GMO Free sit on the page too. Your paperwork is in Product Manuals: SDS, Technical Data Sheet, Kosher Certification, GRAS, GMO Free, Allergen, BPA, PFAS/PFOS Free, Prop 65, Residual Solvent and Non Irradiation statements, plus Certificates of Analysis by lot.
You’ll see it used as a food preservative and an acidifier. It also works as a dairy culturing agent and a cosmetic ingredient. The trouble starts when a supplier can’t hand over the paperwork, or can’t ship a corrosive liquid in the size you need. We’ve got you covered. Your SDS, Product Manuals and Certificates of Analysis are online and ready to download. Sizes run from 500ml bottles up to 275Gal, and we handle hazmat shipping from start to finish. Here’s the plan. Pick your size, set up Autoship if you reorder, or request a quote for larger volumes. On budget, on time, every time.
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Food preservative
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Acidifier in food applications
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Dairy culturing agent
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Cosmetic ingredient
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Ingredient in food and beverage products
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Q: What is Lactic Acid 88% used for?
A: It’s used as a preservative and an acidifier in food applications. It also works as a dairy culturing agent and a cosmetic ingredient.Q: What does FCC (Food) Grade mean, and is it suitable for food applications?
A: FCC (Food) Grade is the grade listed for this product, and on this page it means the same thing as food grade. It’s meant for food uses like preserving and acidifying, and the Safety and Shipping tab cites GRAS reference 21CFR 184.1061.Q: What sizes are available, and does it ship as hazmat?
A: Sizes are 500ml, 1L, 1Gal, 4L, 5Gal, 55Gal and 275Gal. Cases come as 4 x 1L, 6 x 500ml, 4 x 1Gal and 4 x 4L. It ships as hazmat, and the DOT line reads: Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s.(lactic acid), 8, UN3265, PG III.Q: How do I get the SDS and Certificate of Analysis?
A: The SDS and Technical Data Sheet are listed under Product Manuals, and Certificates of Analysis have their own sub tab right beside it. Can’t find what you need? Contact us and we’ll send it over.Q: How should it be stored?
A: Start with our How to Store Lactic Acid guide. Then check the SDS for this exact product, since it’s a corrosive liquid.Q: Is this lactic acid Kosher certified?
A: Yes. The product title and a Certified Kosher badge say so, and the Kosher Certification is in Product Manuals.Q: How does 88% food grade differ from other types of lactic acid?
A: This listing is the FCC (Food) Grade liquid with a min 87.5% assay. Our Types of Lactic Acid article is a good place to compare other types.
Product Information
| CAS | 79-33-4 |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | L-(+)-Lactic acid, (S)-2-Hydroxypropanoic acid, (S)-Lactic acid, (S)-2-Hydroxypropionic acid, (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoic acid, Sarcolactic acid |
| Assay | Min 87.5% |
| PubChem ID | 107689 |
| Grade | FCC (Food) Grade |
| Color | Max 50 |
| Physical form | Liquid |
| Appearance | Colorless to Light Yellow Liquid |
| Odor | Characteristic |
| pH | < 2 (25 °C) |
| Melting point | < - 80 °C |
| Boiling Point | 110 - 130 °C |
| Vapor pressure | ca. 0.038 Pa (20 °C) |
| Density | 1.0 - 1.3 g/cm³ |
| Solubility | Fully Miscible in Water |
| Auto-ignition temperature | 400 °C |
| Molecular formula | C3H6O3 |
| Molecular weight | 90.08 |
| Autoship Available | Yes |
| Chloride (Cl) | Max 0.002 mg/kg |
| Iron (Fe) | Max 10 mg/kg |
| KosherID | OVK3-Z1UKJ81C |
| Lead (Pb) | Max 1 mg/kg |
| Mercury (Hg) | Max 0.0001 mg/kg |
| Phosphate (PO4) | Passes Test |
| Pillar | Natural |
| Sulfate (SO4) | Max 0.25% |
| Tartrate | Passes Test |
| Viscosity | 18.4 mPa.s @ 25 °C (dynamic) |
| Water | 10-14% |
