PURAC ULTRAPURE

Purac UltraPure is also used as a food additive.
Purac UltraPure is used in polymer production (like PLA – polylactic acid), cleaning formulations, and biodegradable material synthesis where purity and stability are critical.
Purac UltraPure is used as an acidulant, pH regulator, preservative in certain food formulations (the base lactic acid grade) in food grade form.

CAS Number: 79-33-4
EC Number: 200-018-0
Molecular Formula: C₃H₆O₃
Molar Mass: ~90.08 g/mol 

SYNONYMS:
PURAC UltraPure, High-Purity Lactic Acid, Lactic Acid (UltraPure Grade), 2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid (UltraPure), Cosmetic/Pharmaceutical grade Lactic Acid (UltraPure), Lactic acid, 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid, Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, Milk acid, DL-Lactic acid, α-Hydroxypropionic acid, Racemic lactic acid, 2-hydroxypropanoic acid, Lactic acid, Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy- (9CI, ACI), Lactic acid (7CI,8CI), 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid (ACI), 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid, 2-Hydroxy-2-methylacetic acid, 2-Hydroxypropionic acid, Biolac, Chem-Cast, DL-Lactic acid, E 270, HiPure 88, Kiwilustre, FCC 80, Purac FCC 88, Purac HS 50, Purac HS 100, Purac HS 88, Purac UltraPure 90, Rac-lactic acid, Tonsillosan, dl-Lactic acid, α-Hydroxypropanoic acid, α-Hydroxypropionic acid

Purac UltraPure is a novel, low odor, and clear 90% purity grade natural Lactic Acid.
Purac UltraPure is a versatile ingredient, with effects ranging from hydration to anti-aging.
Purac UltraPure is a highly refined form of lactic acid produced by Corbion, designed specifically for applications that demand exceptional purity and consistency.

Purac UltraPure is a unique, high-quality grade of L-Lactic Acid with an extremely low base odor and a water-clear appearance.
Purac UltraPure is the purest natural Lactic Acid available and brings powerful moisturization and anti-aging properties to personal care formulations where an exceptionally low base odor is required.

Purac UltraPure is a natural, safe, multi-functional grade that offers anti-aging & hydration properties.
Purac UltraPure can be used as a powerful humectant at high pH formulations.

Purac UltraPure displays extremely high water-holding capacity and has a superior plasticizing effect.
Purac UltraPure provides significant, reliable, and intrinsic moisturization.
Purac UltraPure can stimulate exfoliation and offers cell renewal and increased dermal and epidermal thickness.

Purac UltraPure also provides smooth, young looking skin and acceleration of removal of skin pigmentation and promotes skin brightening and lightening.
Purac UltraPure gives firmer skin with reduced fine lines and wrinkles.
Purac UltraPure is recommended for anti-aging and moisturizing solutions.

Purac UltraPure is a unique, high-quality grade of L-Lactic Acid with an extremely low base odor and a water-clear appearance.
Purac UltraPure is the purest natural Lactic Acid available and brings powerful moisturization and anti-aging properties to formulations where an exceptionally low base odor is required.

Purac UltraPure is a premium, ultra-pure grade of L-Lactic Acid aimed at high-end and sensitive applications (cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceuticals, food) where high clarity, low odor and multifunctionality are valued.
Purac UltraPure's dual role as an exfoliant/humectant and acidulant makes it versatile.

In handling and formulation, the usual precautions for acids apply — especially at high concentrations and low pH.
For consumer product use, formulation wise one must account for concentration, pH, regulatory compliance (especially for AHA usage) and skin tolerance.

Purac UltraPure is a novel, low odor, and colorless ultra-pure grade of natural Lactic Acid.
Purac UltraPure is a versatile ingredient, with effects ranging from hydration to anti-aging.

Purac UltraPure's action can be tuned by adjusting the use level and the pH of the product formulation.
The anti-aging effects of Purac UltraPure derive from its ability to stimulate exfoliation and cell renewal, moisturize, and increase dermal and epidermal thickness.

Purac UltraPure stimulates exfoliation of the Stratum Corneum.
Purac UltraPure also stimulates cell renewal in the skin’s epidermis.
Through exfoliation and stimulation of cell renewal in these layers, smoother, younger looking skin is revealed.

The removal of skin pigmentation can be accelerated, promoting skin brightening and lightening.
Additionally, as Purac UltraPure increases the thickness of the epidermis and the dermis, it results in firmer skin with reduced fine lines and wrinkles.

At higher pH formulations, Purac UltraPure can be used as powerful humectant.
In lactate form, Purac UltraPure displays extremely high water-holding capacity and has shown to have a superior plasticizing effect on the Stratum Corneum.

As a humectant, and key component of the skin’s Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF), Purac UltraPure provides significant, reliable, and intrinsic moisturization.
Purac UltraPure is natural and can be considered ‘the body’s own Alpha-Hydroxy Acid (AHA)’, since this form is exclusively produced by the metabolic conversion of glucose or glycogen in the body.

Purac UltraPure is a novel, low odor and colorless, ultra-pure grade of natural Lactic Acid.
Purac UltraPure is a versatile ingredient, with effects ranging from hydration to anti-aging.
Purac UltraPure's action can be tuned by adjusting the use level and the pH of the product formulation.

USES and APPLICATIONS of PURAC ULTRAPURE: 
End Use of Purac UltraPure: AHA Cleansers, Alpha Hydroxy Acid Cleansers, Anti Ageing Creams & Lotions, Beverages, Body Wash, Breweries, Buffer, Chemical Intermediate, Conditioners, Cosmetics, Dairy Products, Deliming Hides, Edible Oils, Ethyl Lactate, Exfoliant Scrub, Facial Cleaner, Flour Confectionery, Hair Care, Hair Conditioner, Humectant, Masks Cosmetic, Moisturizing Cream Formulations, Olives, pH Control, Pharmaceuticals, Pickles, Sequesterant, Shampoo, Shower Gels, Skin Care Products, Sugar Free Candy, Wine.
Pharmaceuticals: Purac UltraPure is employed as an intermediate or pH adjuster in drug formulations and medical-grade products due to its high purity and biocompatibility.

Purac UltraPure is also used as a food additive.
Food and beverage industry: In its approved forms, Purac UltraPure serves as an acidulant, flavoring agent, and preservative that enhances microbial stability and taste.

Industrial applications: Purac UltraPure is used in polymer production (like PLA – polylactic acid), cleaning formulations, and biodegradable material synthesis where purity and stability are critical.
Derived from natural fermentation processes using renewable resources such as carbohydrates (typically sugar or corn), this ultra-pure lactic acid, Purac UltraPure, is extensively used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and high-end industrial formulations.

Purac UltraPure's outstanding purity ensures compatibility with sensitive formulations where contamination or odor could affect product quality.
In personal care / cosmetics: Purac UltraPure is used as an exfoliant (an alpha hydroxy acid, AHA), as a humectant (moisturiser), pH adjuster, anti-aging ingredient, gentle exfoliation and cell renewal.

In food & beverage applications: Purac UltraPure is used as an acidulant, pH regulator, preservative in certain food formulations (the base lactic acid grade) in food grade form.
In pharmaceutical / wound care: Purac UltraPure is used as a pH adjuster, stabiliser, and in skincare/wound healing formulations (via the ultra-pure grade).

-Cosmetic and personal care uses of Purac UltraPure: 
Purac UltraPure acts as a pH regulator, humectant, and exfoliant in skincare formulations such as creams, lotions, and serums.
Purac UltraPure is especially valued for use in anti-aging, brightening, and moisturizing products.

BENEFITS of PURAC ULTRAPURE: 
*Ultra-high purity: 
Its refined production process ensures minimal impurities, making Purac UltraPure ideal for sensitive formulations.

*Natural and sustainable origin: 
Purac UltraPure is produced via fermentation of renewable plant-based sources, aligning with eco-friendly and green chemistry principles.

*Versatile functionality: Purac UltraPure serves multiple purposes — exfoliating, pH controlling, moisturizing, and chelating — within one ingredient.

*Excellent biocompatibility: 
Safe and gentle for skin and biological systems, making Purac UltraPure suitable even for dermatological or pharmaceutical-grade use.

*Enhanced formulation stability: 
Purac UltraPure's consistent quality supports the stability and shelf life of formulations, particularly in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

CHARACTERISTICS & BENEFITS of PURAC ULTRAPURE: 
*Ultra-pure grade: 
Purac UltraPure grade emphasises extremely low odor, very clear appearance, high purity – making it suitable for sensitive applications (premium cosmetics, skin care) where lower odor and higher clarity are desired.

*Multifunctionality: 
Purac UltraPure acts both as AHA for exfoliation/cell renewal and as humectant (high water holding capacity) to support skin hydration and improve appearance of fine lines/wrinkles.

*Biobased and sustainable: 
Purac UltraPure is produced by fermentation from natural carbohydrates, offering a renewable origin.

*Flexible formulation: 
Because it’s a strong acid and highly soluble, Purac UltraPure can serve as pH-adjuster, acidulant, as well as functional active (exfoliation, moisture) depending on concentration and pH of formulation.

CHARACTERISTICS AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES of PURAC ULTRAPURE: 
Chemical name: Lactic acid (2-hydroxypropanoic acid)
CAS Number: 50-21-5
EC Number: 200-018-0
Molecular Formula: C₃H₆O₃
Molecular Weight: 90.08 g/mol
Appearance: Clear, colorless to slightly yellow liquid
Odor: Mild, characteristic
Density: Approx. 1.2 g/cm³
Melting Point: 53 °C (anhydrous form)
Boiling Point: 122 °C at 15 mmHg
Solubility: Miscible with water, alcohol, and ether
pH (solution): Typically acidic, around 1.2 for a 10% solution

CHARACTERISTICS SUMMARY of PURAC ULTRAPURE: 
Purac UltraPure is valued for its high stability, purity, biodegradability, and multifunctionality.
Purac UltraPure enhances product performance in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations through mild exfoliation, hydration, and pH control.
Purac UltraPure's natural origin and eco-friendly profile make it ideal for sustainable product lines.

PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of PURAC ULTRAPURE: 
The base chemical is L-Lactic Acid (also known as 2-hydroxypropanoic acid).
CAS Number: 79-33-4 for L-Lactic Acid. 
EC / EINECS Number: 200-018-0 for the base chemical.
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid (aqueous solution) in diluted form. 
Colour: Water-clear, very low base/fermentation odour. 
Density: Approx. 1.21 g/cm³ at ~20-25 °C for the product. 
Boiling point: Approx. 120-130 °C for a 90% solution form. (Lactic acid in concentrated aqueous solution) 
Solubility: Fully miscible in water; also soluble in many polar solvents/aqueous systems. 
Partition coefficient (log Pow): ~ -0.62 (for L-lactic acid) indicating hydrophilic nature. 
pH: For the concentrated product, pH < 1.2 at 25 °C (for 90% solution) due to high acidity. 
Thermal/Decomposition: Decomposition above ~200 °C for the product; stable under normal conditions but avoid high heat.

CAS No: 79-33-4
EC / EINECS No: 200-018-0
Chemical Formula: C₃H₆O₃ (L-Lactic Acid)
Molar Mass: ~90.08 g/mol
Appearance: Colourless / clear liquid
Density: ~1.21 g/cm³ at 20–25 °C
Boiling Point: 120–130 °C (for 90% solution)
Solubility: Fully miscible in water
Log P (octanol/water): ~ -0.62 (hydrophilic)
pH (concentrated 90% solution): < 1.2 at 25 °C
Main Uses: Personal care (AHA, humectant), food acidulant/preservative, pH adjuster, pharmaceutical excipient

Safety: Can irritate skin/eyes in concentrated form; readily biodegradable; low bioaccumulation
Unique Benefits: Ultra-pure grade for premium applications; multifunctional (moisture + exfoliation); biobased origin
Specific Gravity @ 25 °C: 2.52–2.53 (water = 1)
Color: Colourless to light yellow
Odor: Characteristic
Flash Point: Not applicable
Auto-ignition Temperature: > 400 °C
Viscosity, Dynamic: 5–60 mPa·s @ 25 °C
Supplier: Purac America Inc
Applications: Food and Personal Care applications
Chemical Form: Liquid

FIRST AID MEASURES of PURAC ULTRAPURE: 
-Description of first-aid measures
*General advice:
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
*If inhaled:
After inhalation: 
Fresh air.
*In case of skin contact: 
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. 
Rinse skin with
water/ shower.
*In case of eye contact:
After eye contact: 
Rinse out with plenty of water. 
Call in ophthalmologist. 
Remove contact lenses.
*If swallowed:
After swallowing: 
Immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). 
Consult a physician.
-Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed.
No data available

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of PURAC ULTRAPURE: 
-Environmental precautions:
Do not let product enter drains.
-Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Cover drains. 
Collect, bind, and pump off spills. 
Observe possible material restrictions. 
Take up dry. 
Dispose of properly. 
Clean up affected area.

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of PURAC ULTRAPURE: 
-Extinguishing media:
*Suitable extinguishing media:
Carbon dioxide (CO2) 
Foam 
Dry powder
*Unsuitable extinguishing media:
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
-Further information:
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.

EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of PURAC ULTRAPURE: 
-Control parameters:
--Ingredients with workplace control parameters:
-Exposure controls:
--Personal protective equipment:
*Eye/face protection:
Use equipment for eye protection. 
Safety glasses
*Body Protection:
protective clothing
*Respiratory protection:
Recommended Filter type: Filter A 
-Control of environmental exposure:
Do not let product enter drains.

HANDLING and STORAGE of PURAC ULTRAPURE: 
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
*Storage conditions:
Tightly closed. 
Dry.

STABILITY and REACTIVITY of PURAC ULTRAPURE: 
-Chemical stability:
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).
-Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No data available