Food Additives

Product name:

Calcium Lactate

Molecular Formula:

C6H10CaO6

Molecular Weight:

218.22

CAS No.:

814-80-2

Description

Calcium Lactate occurs as a white to cream-colored, crystalline powder or granules. It contains up to five molecules of water of crystallization. The pentahydrate is somewhat efflorescent and at 120° becomes anhydrous. It is soluble in water and practically insoluble in alcohol.

Application

Calcium lactate is used to prevent and treat calcium deficiency, such as osteoporosis, hand and foot twitching, bone dysplasia, rickets, and calcium supplementation of children, pregnant and lactating women, menopausal women, and the elderly.

Specification

Appearance

White to cream-colored, crystalline powder or granules.

Acidity

≤ 0.45%, as lactic acid

Fluoride

≤ 0.0015%

Lead

≤ 2 ppm

Magnesium and Alkali Salts

≤ 1%

Loss on drying

≤ 3.0 %

Assay(dried substance) 98.0% – 101.0%

Packing

25kg/drum or as per requirement.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.