L-(+)-Lactic acid, ca 85-90% aq. soln., Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

It is most commonly used for fluid resuscitation after blood loss due to trauma, surgery, or burn injury. It is used in the agricultural, chemical, leather processing, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics industries, used as an electroplating agent, food/feed additive, pH regulator, cleaning/washing agent, and tanning agent; used to flavor animal feeds; used as a solvent and intermediate in chemical production, as a pH regulator in fabric finishing, and in paints, coatings, soaps, and cleaning products; used to make large scale and fine chemicals, pulp-paper-paper products, food products, and plastic products, in mining, health services, agriculture-forestry-fishing, and building and construction work.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
It is most commonly used for fluid resuscitation after blood loss due to trauma, surgery, or burn injury. It is used in the agricultural, chemical, leather processing, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics industries, used as an electroplating agent, food/feed additive, pH regulator, cleaning/washing agent, disinfectant, and tanning agent; used to flavor animal feeds; used as a solvent and intermediate in chemical production, as a pH regulator in fabric finishing, and in paints, coatings, soaps, and cleaning products; used to make large scale and fine chemicals, pulp-paper-paper products, food products, and plastic products, in mining, health services, agriculture-forestry-fishing, and building and construction work.

Solubility
Fully miscible in water. Soluble in water.

Notes
Store away from strong bases and oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.

Specifications

• pH: 2.8
• Melting Point: 18°C
• Beilstein: 1720251
• Merck Index: 145337
• Solubility Information: Fully miscible in water. Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 90.08
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): ≈85 to 90% aq. Soln.
• Density: 1.209
• Quantity: 100 g
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Odor: Odorless
• Optical Rotation: -13° (c=2.5 in 1N NaOH)
• Refractive Index: 1.427
• Chemical Name or Material: L-(+)-Lactic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H318
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H318-H315 Causes serious eye damage. Causes skin irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P264b-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P310-P332+P313-P362
EINECSNumber	201-196-2
RTECSNumber	OD3100000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only