Lactic Acid 80% Food Grade (E270)

Lactic Acid 80% Food Grade (E270) (CAS 79-33-4, molecular formula C3H6O3) is a food-grade ingredient supplied to a published specification for food, beverage and nutrition manufacture, with traceability from batch through to certificate. China Chemicals supplies it at 80% w/w in pack sizes from 1 L through to 200 L Drum, so laboratory trial quantities and full production volumes can be sourced from the same specification.

It is also traded as E270, 2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid, Milk Acid. Every consignment ships with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis and the current Safety Data Sheet, and material is stored and picked under stock rotation so you receive product well inside its shelf life.

Typical applications

Acidulant and preservative in beverages and confectionery
Antimicrobial carcass wash in meat processing
pH regulation in brewing and fermentation
Descaling agent in food-plant CIP systems
Monomer for polylactic acid bioplastic

Technical specification

Chemical name	Lactic Acid 80% Food Grade (E270)
Synonyms	E270, 2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid, Milk Acid
CAS number	79-33-4
Molecular formula	C3H6O3
Appearance	Clear to pale yellow syrupy liquid
Assay	80.0% w/w ± 1.0
Sulphate ash	0.1% max
Chloride	0.02% max
Iron (Fe)	10 ppm max
Heavy metals as Pb	5 ppm max
Standard	FCC / E270 compliant

Values above are typical and are confirmed on the Certificate of Analysis issued against each batch. Tighter specifications can be quoted where a process requires them.

Packaging and supply

Available in 1 L, 5 L, 25 L, 200 L Drum. Bulk, road tanker and export drum quantities are quoted on request, including FOB and CIF terms for international shipment. Pricing shown is per pack in USD, exclusive of freight and any applicable duties.

Handling and safety

Transport classification: Not regulated · Causes skin and eye irritation. Store in the original closed container in a cool, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials, and handle using appropriate personal protective equipment. Read the Safety Data Sheet in full before use — it is issued with every order and is available on request before purchase.

Supply to industry only. Products are sold for legitimate industrial, laboratory and manufacturing use. We may request end-use details and business registration before releasing an order.