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Lactic acid

CAS 79-33-4
EC 201-196-2

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Lactic acid
Product Form
Substance
Chemical Name
L-(+)-lactic acid; (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoic acid
Synonyms
GALACID COSMETIC 88, LACML88, GALACID COSMETIC 90, LACML90, GALACID FOOD 80, LAFCL80, GALACID FOOD IMPROVED 80, LAFPL80, GALACID EXCEL 80, LAFTL80, GALACID EXCEL 85, LAFTL85, GALACID EXCEL 88, LAFTL88, GALACID FOOD 88 ULTRA-PURE, LAFUL88, GALACID FOOD 90 ULTRA-PURE, LAFUL90, GALACID HEAT-STABLE 80, LAHSL80, GALACID HEAT-STABLE 88, LAHSL88, GALACID HEAT-STABLE 90, LAHSL90, GALACID INDUSTRIAL 80 – XT, LAIDI80, GALACID INDUSTRIAL 88 – XT, LAIDI88, GALACID INDUSTRIAL 88 ULTRA-PURE, LAIUL88, GALACID INDUSTRIAL 90 ULTRA-PURE, LAIUL90, GALACID PHARMA 90, LAPHL90, GALACID INJECTABLE 90, LAPIL90, GALACID PURE 80, LAPUL80, GALACID PURE 88, LAPUL88

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
79-33-4 Check regulations →
EC Number
201-196-2 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119474164-39-0001

Identified Uses

Agriculture, forestry, fishery Mining, (including offshore industries) Offshore industries Manufacture of food products Manufacture of bulk, large scale chemicals (including petroleum products) Manufacture of fine chemicals General manufacturing, e.g. machinery, equipment, vehicles, other transport equipment Building and construction work Electricity, steam, gas water supply and sewage treatment Manufacture of textiles, leather, fur Manufacture of wood and wood products Manufacture of pulp, paper and paper products Printing and reproduction of recorded media Manufacture of rubber products Manufacture of plastics products, including compounding and conversion Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products, e.g. plasters, cement Manufacture of furniture Health services

Uses advised against

No additional information available

Manufacturers & Suppliers

G

GALACTIC ESCANAFFLES

manufacturer

Place d'Escanaffles, 23, B-7760 Escanaffles

+32 (0)69 45 49 21

G

GALACTIC INC.

manufacturer

2730 W. Silver Spring Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53209

414-462-3916

A

ANHUI GALACTIC BIOCHEMICALS CO., LTD

manufacturer

East of Jin Er Road and South of Wei Wu Road, Economic Development Zone Gu Zhen, Bengbu • Anhui • China

0086 552 7280867

Emergency Contacts

National Poisons Information Centre Beaumont Hospital

+353 1 809 2566

National Poisons Information Centre Beaumont Hospital

+353 1 809 2166

Medicines & Poisons Info Office

+356 2545 6508

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Skin Corr. Cat. 1C H314
Eye Dam. Cat. 1 H318

GHS Pictograms

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

Hazard Statements

H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary Statements

P260 Do not breathe mist, vapours, spray.
P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection.
P301 + P330 + P331 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER, a doctor.
P303 + P361 + P353 + P310 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Immediately call a doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a doctor.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
L-(+)-lactic acid; (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoic acid EC: 201-196-2 79-33-4 80% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Move the affected person away from the contaminated area and into the fresh air. If irritation persists, consult a doctor.

Symptoms: Corrosive to respiratory system. Causes burns.

Skin contact

Remove all contaminated clothing and footwear. Rinse immediately with plenty of water. If skin burns appear, call a doctor immediately.

Symptoms: Causes severe skin burns.

Eye contact

Rinse immediately and thoroughly, pulling the eyelids well away from the eye (15 minutes minimum). Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Consult an eye specialist immediately, even if there are no immediate symptoms.

Symptoms: Causes serious eye damage.

Ingestion

Rinse mouth out with water. Never attempt to induce vomiting. Call a physician immediately.

Symptoms: May cause burns or irritation of the linings of the mouth, throat, and gastrointestinal tract.

Immediate Medical Attention

In all cases of doubt, or when symptoms persist, seek medical attention. If skin burns appear, call a doctor immediately. Consult an eye specialist immediately, even if there are no immediate symptoms. Call a physician immediately for ingestion.

Medical Treatment

Treat symptomatically.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Water spray. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide (CO2). Foam. Water fog. Foam. dry chemical powder.

Unsuitable media

Strong water jet.

Specific hazards

Presents no particular fire or explosion hazard.

Instructions

Cool down the containers exposed to heat with a water spray. Contain the extinguishing fluids by bunding.

Firefighter Protection

Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. Self-contained breathing apparatus. Complete protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Ventilate area. In case of important spillage : Only qualified personnel equipped with suitable protective equipment may intervene.

Environmental

Contain the spilled material by bunding. Do not discharge into drains or rivers. Avoid release to the environment.

Cleanup methods

Wash non-recoverable remainder with large amounts of water.

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Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Ensure adequate ventilation. Segregation of the emitting process. Effective contaminant extraction. Minimisation of manual phases. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe vapours. Avoid contact with contaminated tools and objects. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Storage

Keep container tightly closed and dry. Protect from heat and direct sunlight. Keep away from ignition sources. Store in a well-ventilated place.

Hygiene

Do not drink, eat or smoke in the workplace. Always wash hands after handling the product. Regular cleaning of equipment and work area. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Fire prevention

Keep away from ignition sources.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Ensure good ventilation of the work station. Extraction to remove vapours at their source.

Hands

Protective gloves made of rubber. Butyl rubber. Chloroprene rubber. Polyvinylchloride (PVC). Nitrile rubber. Fluoroelastomer (FKM). Breakthrough time (min) : > 480. The protective gloves to be used must comply with the specifications of the regulation 2016/425 and the resultant standard ISO 374-1. Breakthrough time : refer to the recommendations of the supplier

Eyes

Safety glasses. Face shield. (ISO 16321-1)

Respiratory

If the ventilation is suitable, it is not essential to wear respiratory equipment. If mist is formed : Full face mask (ABEK/P2)

Skin/Body

Protective clothing. If there is a risk of liquid being splashed : Chemical resistant apron. Wear suitable protective clothing.

Environmental

Take all necessary measures to avoid accidental discharge of products into drains and waterways due to the rupture of containers or transfer systems.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Language Code
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Physical State
Liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
Viscous.
Colour
Not available
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
Odourless.
Odor Threshold
Not established
Ph
< 2 (25 °C)
Melting Point
53 °C (cristal lactic acid)
Boiling Point
216.6 °C Quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR)
Flash Point
> 60 °C (estimated value)
Freezing Point
Not available
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Vapor Pressure
Negligible.
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
1.04 – 1.25
Bulk Density
---
Density
---
Flammability
Not flammable
Upper Explosive Limit
Not available
Lower Explosive Limit
Not available
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
≥ 400 °C
Decomposition Temperature
> 200 °C
Solubility
Water: Soluble
Partition Coefficient
-0.72 – -0.54 (20 °C)
Solubility In Water
---
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
5 – 60 mPa.s
Kinematic Viscosity
Not applicable
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

Stable at ambient temperature and under normal conditions of use.

Reactivity

To our knowledge, the product does not present any particular risk.

Hazardous reactions

Can react violently with. Strong oxidizing agents.

Avoid

High temperature.

Incompatible

Strong oxidizing agents. Strong acids.

Decomposition

Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced.

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

12.1. Toxicity

| Hazardous to the aquatic environment, short-term (acute) | : Not classified (Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met) | | --- | --- | | Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term (chronic) | : Not classified (Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met) |

The substance is not classified as hazardous to the aquatic environment (acute or chronic) based on available data.

12.2 Persistence and degradability

No data available

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

No data available

12.4 Mobility in soil

No data available

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

No data available

12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties

No data available

12.7 Other adverse effects

No data available

12.1. Toxicity

| L-(+)-lactic acid; (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoic acid (79-33-4) | | | --- | --- | | LC50 fish | 130 mg/l/96h (Lepomis macrochirus) (EPA-669/3-75-009) | | EC50 Daphnia | 130 mg/l/48 h (Daphnia magna) (OECD 202 method) | | ErC50 algae | ≈ 3500 mg/l/72 h (Pseudokirchnerella subcapitata) (OECD 201 method) | | NOEC chronic algae | 1900 mg/l/72 h Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (OECD 201 method) |

12.2. Persistence and degradability

| L-(+)-lactic acid; (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoic acid (79-33-4) | | | --- | --- | | Persistence and degradability | Readily biodegradable. |

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (Log Pow) | -0.72 – -0.54 (20 °C) Bioaccumulative potential | Not bioaccumulable.

The substance is not considered bioaccumulable, with a log Pow range of -0.72 to -0.54.

12.4. Mobility in soil

Mobility in soil: Small adsorption

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

This substance does not meet the PBT criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII This substance does not meet the vPvB criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII

The substance does not meet the PBT or vPvB criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII.

12.6. Endocrine disrupting properties

No additional information available

12.7. Other adverse effects

No additional information available
13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Treatment

Dispose of in accordance with relevant local regulations. Do not discharge the product into the environment. Recycle the material as far as possible. Collect all waste in suitable and labelled containers and dispose according to local legislation.

Disposal

Dispose of in accordance with relevant local regulations.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
3265
Shipping Name
CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (Lactic acid)
Transport Class
8
Packing Group
III
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

Safety Data Sheet according to the REACH Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 amended by Regulation (EU) 2020/878

Chemical Safety Assessment Not performed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What other names is Lactic acid known by?

Lactic acid is also known as: GALACID COSMETIC 88, LACML88, GALACID COSMETIC 90, LACML90, GALACID FOOD 80, LAFCL80, GALACID FOOD IMPROVED 80, LAFPL80, GALACID EXCEL 80, LAFTL80, GALACID EXCEL 85, LAFTL85, GALACID EXCEL 88, LAFTL88, GALACID FOOD 88 ULTRA-PURE, LAFUL88, GALACID FOOD 90 ULTRA-PURE, LAFUL90, GALACID HEAT-STABLE 80, LAHSL80, GALACID HEAT-STABLE 88, LAHSL88, GALACID HEAT-STABLE 90, LAHSL90, GALACID INDUSTRIAL 80 – XT, LAIDI80, GALACID INDUSTRIAL 88 – XT, LAIDI88, GALACID INDUSTRIAL 88 ULTRA-PURE, LAIUL88, GALACID INDUSTRIAL 90 ULTRA-PURE, LAIUL90, GALACID PHARMA 90, LAPHL90, GALACID INJECTABLE 90, LAPIL90, GALACID PURE 80, LAPUL80, GALACID PURE 88, LAPUL88

What is the hazard signal word for Lactic acid?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Lactic acid?

Lactic acid is a liquid appearing as viscous. with not available color. It has odourless. odor.

What is the solubility of Lactic acid?

Water: Soluble

What is Lactic acid used for?

Agriculture, forestry, fishery Mining, (including offshore industries) Offshore industries Manufacture of food products Manufacture of bulk, large scale chemicals (including petroleum products) Manufacture of fine chemicals General manufacturing, e.g. machinery, equipment, vehicles, other transport equipment Building and construction work Electricity, steam, gas water supply and sewage treatment Manufacture of textiles, leather, fur Manufacture of wood and wood products Manufacture of pulp, paper and paper products Printing and reproduction of recorded media Manufacture of rubber products Manufacture of plastics products, including compounding and conversion Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products, e.g. plasters, cement Manufacture of furniture Health services

What are the hazard statements for Lactic acid?

This substance has 1 hazard statement:

  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

What is the melting point of Lactic acid?

The melting point is 53 °C (cristal lactic acid) and the boiling point is 216.6 °C Quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR).