Lactic Acid Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- 2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid
- 2-Hydroxypropionic Acid
- E270
- Milk Acid
Lactic acid supplier for food, beverage, cleaning, personal-care and industrial buyers in Malaysia. Also called 2-hydroxypropanoic acid, 2-hydroxypropionic acid, milk acid and E270, this free organic acid is selected as an acidulant, pH regulator and process acid rather than as a lactate salt or polymer.
Commercial material is commonly offered as aqueous food-grade solutions and as technical or industrial grades. Concentration or assay, and L- or DL- optical form where required, should be stated against the buyer specification. Do not treat sodium lactate, calcium lactate, polylactic acid or glycolic acid as substitutes for free lactic acid.
Food and beverage processors use lactic acid for acidulation, pH control and related formulation work. Industrial buyers specify it for cleaning, descaling and intermediate manufacture, while personal-care formulators may use suitable grades for pH adjustment in finished products.
Send the required grade, concentration, optical form if specified, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 50-21-5
- Formula
- C3H6O3
- Grade
- food, industrial, technical
- Appearance
- clear, colourless to pale yellow aqueous liquid, or crystalline solid according to grade
Lactic Acid grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food-grade lactic acid solution | clear aqueous liquid | — | Food and beverage acidulant, pH regulator and fermentation or preservation aid where a food-grade free lactic acid is specified. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Technical or industrial lactic acid | aqueous liquid or solid according to grade | — | Industrial cleaning, descaling, process pH control and chemical intermediate duties where a technical or industrial free-acid grade is required. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| L- or DL-lactic acid grade | liquid or solid as specified | — | Applications that specify optical form, such as L-lactic acid or DL-lactic acid, for formulation match, labelling or process performance. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy lactic acid from ChemTrade
Request a quote for lactic acid
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | clear, colourless to pale yellow liquid, or crystalline solid according to grade | — |
| Solubility | miscible with water in commercial aqueous grades | — |
| Chemical formula | C3H6O3 | — |
| CAS number | 50-21-5 | — |
| Grade controls | assay or concentration, optical form where specified, colour, heavy metals and food or technical limits confirmed against the required grade | — |
Lactic Acid applications
Safety and handling
- Classification
- irritant
Keep sealed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible substances. Concentrated solutions may irritate skin or eyes; use suitable gloves and eye protection and follow the safety information for the quoted grade.
Common questions about lactic acid
Are lactic acid, 2-hydroxypropanoic acid and E270 the same product?
Yes. Lactic acid is also known as 2-hydroxypropanoic acid, 2-hydroxypropionic acid, milk acid and E270. These names identify the free acid. Sodium lactate, calcium lactate, polylactic acid (PLA) and glycolic acid are different products and should be ordered under their own specifications.
Which lactic acid grade or concentration should I request?
Food-grade aqueous solutions are commonly selected for acidulation and pH control in food and beverage work. Technical or industrial grades serve cleaning, descaling and process duties. State the target concentration or assay, and L- or DL- form if your specification requires it.
Is lactic acid the same as sodium lactate or calcium lactate?
No. Lactic acid is the free carboxylic acid. Sodium lactate and calcium lactate are salts made from lactic acid and have different handling, labelling and formulation behaviour. Order the material named on your purchasing or formulation specification.
Can food-grade lactic acid be used as an acidulant and pH regulator?
Food-grade lactic acid is widely used as an acidulant, pH regulator and fermentation or preservation aid. Suitability depends on the recipe, target acidity and required specification, so describe the application and any concentration limits when enquiring.
What specifications should a buyer provide for lactic acid?
State the intended application and any required concentration or assay, optical form (L- or DL-), colour, impurity limits, food or technical grade and documentation. For a product already in production, include the current specification so the quoted material can be compared more closely.
What details are needed for a lactic acid price enquiry?
Provide the grade, concentration or assay, optical form if specified, application, quantity and delivery location. Mention any preferred pack format, documentation needs and required timing so the quotation can address the complete requirement.