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Lactic Acid

CAS 50-21-5 · C3H6O3
Hazard class
Danger — Corrosive, Irritant / harmful
Pictograms
CorrosiveIrritant / harmful
H-statements
  • H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
  • H315 Causes skin irritation
  • H318 Causes serious eye damage
Common uses (US EPA CDR)
IntermediateProcessing aids not otherwise specifiedPlating agentTanning agents not otherwise specifiedpH regulating agentChemical reaction regulator
Synonyms
lactic acid · 2-hydroxypropanoic acid · DL-Lactic acid · 50-21-5 · 2-hydroxypropionic acid · Milk acid · Tonsillosan · Racemic lactic acid
Molecular weight
90.08 g/mol
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