Calcium Lactate
- PRODUCT DETAIL
- Technical Specification
- Product Application
Other chemical names: Calcium L-Lactate; Calcium Lactate Pentahydrate;
Properties: white or nearly white particles or powder, odorless or slight special smell, easily soluble in hot water, insoluble in ethanol, ether or chloroform.
Packing: In 25KG bags lined with PE bags.
Storage and Transportation: Non-dangerous product, suitable for any transportation conditions, sealed and stored in ventilated, dry and shady warehouse, can’t be mixed with the poisonous.
PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
| Chemical name | Calcium 2-Hydroxypropanoate pentahydrate | |
| Molecular weight | g/mol | 308 |
| Molecular formula | C6H20O11Ca | |
| Solubility in water (@ 25°C/77°F) | g/100 mL | Max. 9 |
| Solubility in water (1g/30 mL) | – | Passes test |
| Dissolution rate | Soluble in water and practically insoluble | |
| in ethanol | ||
| Hydrate form | Penta | |
| Form | Powder | |
| pH (5g product + 95g water) | – | 6.0 – 8.0 |
| Loss on drying | % w/w | 22 – 27 |
| SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS | ||
| Colour | – | White |
| Odour | – | Neutral |
| Taste | – | Neutral |
| PURITY | ||
| Positive test for calcium | – | Passes test |
| Positive test for lactate | – | Passes test |
| Calcium lactate content (as anhydrous) | % w/w | 98 – 101 |
| Calcium content (as anhydrous) | % w/w | 16.5 – 20.1 |
| Calcium content | % w/w | 13.1 – 14.5 |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | ppm | Max. 5 |
| Iron | ppm | Max. 25 |
| Chloride | ppm | Max. 80 |
| Sulphate | ppm | Max. 400 |
| Phosphate | ppm | Max. 150 |
| Lead | ppm | Max. 0.5 |
| Arsenic | ppm | Max. 1 |
| Mercury | ppm | Max. 1 |
| Fluoride | ppm | Max. 15 |
| Reducing substances (sugars) | – | Passes test |
| Volatile fatty acids | – | Passes test |
| Acidity – alkalinity | – | Passes test (acidity) |
| Magnesium and alkali salts | % w/w | Max. 1 |
| Mesophilic bacteria | counts/g | Max. 1000 |
| Moulds | counts/g | Max. 100 |
| Yeasts | counts/g | Max. 50 |
| REGISTRATION | ||
| Labeling | E 327 | |
| CAS number | 28305-25-1 | |
| GRAS status | Yes | |
| INCI name | Calcium Lactate | |
| Complies with | Eur Reg 231/2012 – FCC(1) – JSFA(1) – JECFA(1)
Kosher – Halal |
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| COSMOS approved | Raw material approved by Ecocert Greenlife according the COSMOS cosmetic standards |
Technical Specification
| Item | Index |
| Assay | 98.0-101.0% |
| Loss on drying | 22.0-27.0% |
| PH(5%solution) | 6.0-8.0 |
| Water solution test | Pass test |
| Color | white |
| Odor | Neutral |
| Free acid & alkali test | Pass test |
| Volatile fatty acid test | Pass test |
| Arsenic(as As) | 0.0002%max |
| Lead(as Pb) | 0.001%max |
| Heavy Metal(as Pb) | 0.002%max |
| Mg and Alkali salt | 1.0%max |
| Iron(as Fe) | 0.005%max |
| Choloride(as Cl) | 0.05%max |
| Sulphate(as SO4) | 0.075%max |
| Fluoride(as F) | 0.0015%max |
Product Application
☆ Used as the mineral fortifier in sports beverage, juice, diet foods and baby products because of its neutral taste, stability and high bioavailability;
☆ Used to enhance the minerals in milk and fermented milk drink without impact on the product flavor and taste and risks of protein precipitation;
☆ Used in jelly, gum, jam and minced fish to adjust pH, stabilize gel and enhance the gel strength;
☆ Used in tooth paste to prevent mineral loss from the enamel, reduce formation of dental calculus and protect teeth;
☆ Used in some pharmacies for direct compress tablets.
