A milk-derived disaccharide used as a filler, diluent, and carrier in pharmaceutical tablets, capsules, and dry-powder inhalers, and as a bulking and browning agent in food.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C12H22O11·H2O
- Grades
- pharma (Ph. Eur.)DC gradeinhalation gradefood grade
- Packaging
- 25 kg bag · 500 kg big bag · bulk
- Synonyms
- lactose monohydrate · alpha-lactose monohydrate · milk sugar · 64044-51-5
- Appearance
- White crystalline powder
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.
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