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Lactic Acid
Lactic acid finds applications as a food additive, skincare exfoliant, pharmaceutical ingredient, cleaning agent, bioplastic raw material, chemical synthesis, and in leather/textile processing across food, cosmetic, pharma, industrial, agriculture, and chemical industries.
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Lactic acid is a versatile organic acid that finds applications across various industries due to its unique chemical properties. Below highlighs a brief synopsis of how lactic acid is used across different sectors.
Food and Beverages: Lactic acid is widely used as an acidulant, pH regulator, flavor enhancer, and preservative in a range of food products, including baked goods, beverages, dairy products, meat and poultry products, and confectionery items.
Pharmaceuticals: Lactic acid is used in pharmaceutical formulations, parenteral solutions, and as an excipient or buffering agent in various drug preparations.
Industrial Applications: Lactic acid finds applications in cleaning products, descalers, textile processing, and as a raw material for producing other lactic acid derivatives like polylactic acid (PLA) and lactide.
Agriculture: Lactic acid is used as a preservative and pH regulator in animal feed and silage preparations.
Personal Care and Cosmetics: In the personal care industry, lactic acid is used as an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) in skincare products like moisturizers, anti-aging creams, and chemical peels, due to its exfoliating and skin-rejuvenating properties.
Bioplastics: Lactic acid is a key raw material for the production of biodegradable and renewable bioplastics like polylactic acid (PLA), which are used in various applications, including packaging, disposable products, and medical implants.
Chemical Industry: Lactic acid is used as a starting material for the synthesis of various chemicals, such as lactates, propylene glycol, and other lactic acid derivatives.
Leather and Textile Processing: Lactic acid is employed in leather tanning processes and as a mordant in textile dyeing and printing operations.
This broad range of applications across diverse industries highlights the versatility and importance of lactic acid as a valuable chemical compound with multiple uses. Check out Univar Solutions full offerings of lactic acids below.
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Lactic acid 88%, Food Grade, Liquid, 551 lb Drum | JUNGBUNZLAUER | Food | Drum | 551.16 lbs | -- |
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Lactic acid 88%, FCC Grade (Kosher, Halal), Liquid, 55 Gallon Drum | Corbion | FCC | Drum | 550.01 lbs | $2.70 / LB | $1,485.03 | $1,485.03 |
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Lactic acid 88%, FCC Grade (Kosher, Halal), Liquid, 100-299 Gallon IBC | Corbion | FCC | IBC | 2,645.00 lbs | $2.80 / LB | $7,406.04 | $7,406.04 |
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Lactic acid 88%, non-GMO, passover, FCC Grade (Kosher), Liquid, 562 lb Drum | Corbion | FCC | Drum | 561.98 lbs | -- |
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Lactic acid 60%, Food Grade (Kosher, Halal), Powder, 44 lb Box | Corbion | Food | Box | 44.09 lbs | $24.20 / LB | $1,066.99 | $1,066.99 |
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Lactic acid 88%, FCC Grade (Kosher), Liquid, 562 lb Drum | Corbion | FCC | Drum | 562.18 lbs | -- |
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Lactic acid 50%, FCC Grade, Liquid, 529 lb Drum | Corbion | FCC | Drum | 507.06 lbs | -- |
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Lactic acid 55%, GRAS Grade, Powder, 44 lb Box | Corbion | Technical | Box | 44.09 lbs | -- |
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Lactic acid 88% heat stable, FCC Grade (Kosher), Liquid, 562 lb Drum | Corbion | FCC | Drum | 562.16 lbs | -- |
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Lactic acid 80%, FCC Grade (Kosher), Liquid, 562 lb Drum | Corbion | FCC | Drum | 562.16 lbs | -- |
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LACTIC ACID 90% HiPure 90 | PURAC AMERICA INC | USP | Drum | 562.16 lbs | -- |
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Lactic Acid 90% Solution - Food Grade (FCC, Kosher) - 562 lb Drum | PURAC AMERICA INC | FCC | Drum | 562.16 lbs | $11.29 / LB | $6,346.76 | $6,346.76 |
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Lactic acid 88%, Technical Grade, Liquid, 2645 lb IBC | Corbion | Technical | IBC | 2,644.89 lbs | -- |
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Lactic acid 88% heat stable, FCC Grade (Kosher, Halal), Liquid, 2645 lb IBC | Corbion | FCC | IBC | 2,645.33 lbs | -- |
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LACTIC ACID PURAC PF 90, USP Grade, Liquid, Drum | PURAC AMERICA INC | USP | Drum | 562.16 lbs | -- |
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Lactic acid 80%, FCC Grade (Kosher, Halal), Liquid, 2646 lb IBC | Corbion | FCC | IBC | 2,645.99 lbs | -- |
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Lactic acid 88%, Technical Grade, Liquid, 55 Gallon Drum | Corbion | Technical | Drum | 550.00 lbs | -- |
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Lactic acid 88%, FCC Grade (Kosher, Halal), Liquid, 55 lb Pail | Corbion | FCC | Pail | 55.12 lbs | $15.38 / LB | $847.68 | $847.68 |
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SANILAC 88 LACTIC ACID, Technical Grade, Liquid, Drum | Corbion | Technical | Drum | 562.00 lbs | -- |
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