DL MALIC ACID REGULAR - DFI-471983

Published: 08/04/2016

White or nearly white crystals with a smooth tart taste

Formula	C4H6O5
CAS No.	6915-15-7
EINECS No.	230-022-8
EC Number	296
Country of origin	Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada
Storage	Clean, dry (<75% RH), ambient conditions
Shelf life	24 Months from the date of production under recommended storage conditions

Identification	Positive for Malic Acid
Assay	99 to 100.5%
Fumaric Acid	Max:1%
Maleic Acid	Max:0.05%
Heavy metals	Max:10ppm
Lead	Max:2ppm
Residue on ignition	Max:0.1%
Matter Insoluble in Water	Max:0.1%
Moisture	Max:0.3%
Specific Rotation	- 0.10° to +0.10°
Particle size	On a US mesh screen #25 (710 micron) 1% max)
Particle size	Through a US mesh screen #100 (150 micron) 5% max)
Packaging	Multi-wall paper bags and/or super sacks, wooden pallet, shrink-wrap