| Article No. | 04310 |
| Purity | 88% |
| Molecular Formula | C3H6O3 |
| H.S. Code | 2918.1110 |
| Grade | AR |
| CAS No. | 79-33-4 |
| Molecular Weight | 90.08 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
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| Physical state at 20 °C | Liquid | Colour | Clear colorless | ||||
| Odour | Slight acrid odor | pH value | 2 | ||||
| Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] | 17 °C | Flash point [°C] | 113 °C | ||||
| Boiling point [°C] | 122 °C | Vapour pressure [20°C] | 0 kPa (@ 20°C) | ||||
| Vapour density | >1 | Density [g/cm3] | 1.209 | ||||
| Solubility in water [% weight] | Soluble in water | Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C | -0.7 | ||||
| Appearance | A clear colorless to slightly yellow syrupy liquid | Colour scale | Max. 50 APHA |
| Positve test for lactate | Passes test | Total acidity (as lactic acid) | Min. 88.0% w/w |
| Stereochemical purity (L+) | Min. 97.0% | Density (at 20°C) | 1.19-1.21 g/ml |
| Heavy metal (as Pb) | Max. 0.001% | Iron (Fe) | Max. 0.001% |
| Calcium (Ca) | Max. 0.001% | Chloride (Cl) | Max. 0.001% |
| Sulphate (SO4) | Max. 0.001% | Sulphated ash | Max. 0.05% |
| Cyanide (CN) | Max. 0.0005% | Lead (Pb) | Max. 0.00005% |
| Arsenic (As) | Max. 0.0001% | Mercury (Hg) | Max. 0.0001% |
| Reducing substance (as sugars) | Passes test | Citric, oxalic, tartaric and phosporic acid | Passes test |

Symbol: GHS05
Signal Word: Danger
UN No.: 3265
IMCO Class No.: 8
Packing Group: III
Hazardous Statement: H315-H318
Precaution Statement: P264 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P332 + P313 - P362 + P364