LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE
LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE Extra Pure
Short Name: LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE
Synonym: Milk sugar
Basic Details
Article No.
LG101373
Grade
Extra Pure
Purity
CAS No.
10039-26-6
HS Code
1702.1110
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Solid
Colour
White crystalline
Odour
Odorless
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
214°C
Density [g/cm3]
1.525
Solubility in water [% weight]
Partially soluble in water
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
White or almost white crystalline powder
Specific optical rotation ([α]20/D; 10% in water; on dried substance)
+54.4 to +55.9°
Sulphated ash
Max 0.5%
Water (by KF)
4.5 - 5.5%
Heavy metal (as Pb)
Max 0.0005%
Arsenic (As)
Max 0.0001%
Copper (Cu)
Max 0.0025%
Lead (Pb)
Max 0.00005%
Zinc (Zn)
Max 0.0025%
Loss on drying (at 80°C ; 2 hrs)
Max 0.5%
Matter extractable with ethanol
Max 0.4%
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols