Applications

• Food
• Drink
• Natural body creams
• Bread making
• Leather
• Ceramics
• Textiles

General

What is L (+) Tartaric Acid? Also known as natural tartaric acid, it is a white, crystalline organic acid that occurs naturally in many fruits, most notably in grapes but also in tamarinds, bananas, avocados, and citrus. Its salt, potassium bitartrate, commonly known as cream of tartar, develops naturally in the process of fermentation.

Consistent Quality: We provide only high-quality L (+) Tartaric Acid, ensuring reliable and consistent performance for all applications.

Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Sourced and packaged in non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers to ensure safe handling and preserve product quality during transport.

Frequent Uses

Food and Drink Industry
Fulfills several roles in food and drink formulations including as a preservative, acidulant, gelling agent, and emulsifier.

Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic
As an excipient in certain formulations.

Industrial
Used in leather tanning, ceramics manufacture, and the production of tartrate esters for lacquers and textile printing. 

Specification

• Minimum Assay: >99.7%
• Molecular Formula: C4H6O6
• Molecular Weight: 150.09g/mol
• Melting Point: 168-170 °C
• Oxalates: <100ppm
• Sulphates (SO4): <150ppm
• Total Chloride (Cl): <100ppm
• Calcium (Ca): <200ppm
• Heavy Metals (as Pb): <10ppm
• Iron (Fe): <5ppm
• Loss on Drying: <0.2%
• Residue on Ignition (Sulphate Ashes): <0.05%
• Arsenic (As): <1ppm
• Mercury (Hg): <1ppm
• Cadmium (Cd): <1ppm
• Lead (Pb): <2ppm
• Particle Size: >800 microns = 5% max

Food Grade Certified Product

F.C.C. VII-J.P.XVI-Reg(UE)N.231/2012
USP XXXV-NF30Ph.Eur.VII-F.U.XII

Hazards

Hazard Phrases: Causes serious eye damage.

Prec Phrases: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.