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Lactic Acid, solution

Hazardous Classification (according to GHS)

HAZARDOUS

CAS Number

79-33-4

Signal Word

DANGER

Hazard Pictograms

GHS05 - Corrosion - Corrosive chemicals, may cause severe skin and eye damage and may be corrosive to metals. — GHS05 – Corrosion – Corrosive chemicals, may cause severe skin and eye damage and may be corrosive to metals.

Hazard Statements & Categories

H315 Causes skin irritation (Class: Corrosion/irritation – Skin, Category 2)
H318 Causes serious eye damage (Class: (Corrosion) Damage/irritation – Eye, Category 1)

Dangerous Goods for Transport (according to ADG)

Not classed as Dangerous Goods for Transport

Other names

L-(+)-lactic acid

What It Does

Not entered.

Notes

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Information Sources

https://hcis.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/HazardousChemical/Details?chemicalID=6906
https://redox.com/products/lactic-acid/
https://chemicalsafety.com/sds-search/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lactic_acid

Last Updated

October 12, 2025

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