Product name Calcium Lactate Food Grade
Chemical name L-2-Hydroxypropanoic acid calcium salt
CAS Number 28305-25-1 (general 814-80-2)
EU food additive number E327
Description It is an almost odorless, white powder
Chemical formula C6H10CaO6.5H2O
Molecular formula Ca(CH3CHOHCOO)2.5H20
Molecular weight 218.22(anhydrous) 308.30 (pentahydrate)
pH of 5% solution 6.0 - 8.0
Assay 98.0-101.0%
Loss on Drying 22.0-27.0%
Magnesium & Alkali Salts Max 1.0%
Acidity Max 0.45% of the dry matter expressed as lactic acid
Heavy metals Max 10ppm
Arsenic Max 2ppm
Lead Max 2ppm
Mercury Max 1ppm
Fluoride Max 15ppm
Reducing Substances Passes test

1ppm = 0.0001% = 1mg/kg