Lactic acid is commonly applied in home, industrial and institutional cleaning products and other disinfectants. It is non-toxic to the environment and humans and is seen as a safe alternative to many traditional biocides.
BPR-notified in Europe and EPA-registered in the US, this product is fully compatible with a wide range of detergent ingredients, such as anionic surfactant-based formulations.
Lactic acid also polymerises to form polylactic acid (PLA), a non-petroleum-derived bioplastic with low greenhouse gas emissions.
A low viscous, odourless and almost colourless liquid, we supply lactic acid as a technical grade solution at 80% strength.
• Home, industrial and institutional cleaning products: an effective antimicrobial and descaling agent
• Production of polylactic acid (PLA): for eco-friendly packaging
• pH regulation: mild acidity provides precise control
• Chemical synthesis: a synthetic intermediate
• Tanning leather: neutralises alkalinity
• Dyeing wool: a mordant (used to bind dyes)
We are leading UK suppliers and distributors of lactic acid in bulk sizes, and also offer lactic acid for food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical applications.
Built on over 50 years of expertise, Airedale Group’s Functional division supplies over 200 chemical solutions to customers across the UK and Europe.
Please note: We are unable to sell chemicals to members of the public.