Calcium Lactate BP
Abstract
Calcium Lactate is a white crystalline salt made by the action of lactic acid on calcium carbonate. It forms several hydrates, the most common being the pentahydrate C
6H10CaO6·5H2O. It is used as a food additive and is known by the E number E327.
Use/Application
Used as firming agent, a flavor enhancer or flavoring agent, a leavening agent, a nutritional supplement, and a stabilizer and thickener. Used in water treatment as a coagulant. Also used as a bioconcrete.
Identity
Chemical Name: Calcium Lactate
Mol. Formula: C6H10CaO6.5H2O
Mol. Weight: 308.3 g/mol
CAS No.: 5743-47-5
General Specifications
| Test | Specification |
| Characters | White or almost white, crystalline or granular powder, slightly efflorescent. |
| Identification
Test (A) Test (B) Test(C) |
(a)Test for loss on drying (b)It gives the reaction of Lactates (c)It gives the reaction of Calcium |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, freely soluble in boiling water, very slightly soluble in ethanol (96%) |
| Appearance of solution | The solution is not more opalescent than the reference suspension and not more intensely colored than the reference solution BY6 |
| Acidity or alkalinity | Specified Test |
| Chlorides | Not more than 200 ppm |
| Sulfates | Not more than 400 ppm |
| Barium | Specified Test |
| Iron | Not more than 50ppm |
| Magnesium and alkali salts | Not more than 1% |
| Heavy metals | Not more than 10ppm |
| Loss on drying | Between 22.0% and 27.0% |
| Assay | Not less than 98.0% and not more than 102.0% (dried substances) |
Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
Other
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