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Galactic lactic acid and lactates from Lowe Chemical.

Source Galactic products through Lowe Chemical for lactic acid, lactate salts, ethyl lactate, fermentation-based antimicrobial solutions, food preservation systems, personal care ingredients, and industrial green chemistry applications.

Lactic acid and buffered lactic acid
Sodium, potassium, calcium, ammonium, zinc, and ferrous lactates
Food safety and antimicrobial solutions
SDS, TDS, regulatory, and grade support
Manufacturer overview

Galactic fermentation-based ingredient and specialty chemistry.

Galactic is known for lactic acid, lactates, and natural antimicrobial solutions produced through fermentation technology for food and non-food producers.

Lowe Chemical supports buyers looking for Galactic supplier and distributor access, product documentation, application-fit conversations, and related alternatives. Public Galactic materials describe the company as a leading producer of lactic acid and derivatives with a portfolio that includes antimicrobials, lactic acid, lactates, and other fermentation-based solutions for food, feed, personal care, healthcare, and industrial markets.

Product categories

Galactic products Lowe Chemical can help source.

Use these groupings to identify products by chemistry family, specification need, application, or documentation request.

Lactic Acid Products

Lactic acid and buffered lactic acid for acidity control, preservation, pH adjustment, and formulation work.

  • Galacid grades
  • Food, pharma, and technical grades where available
  • Liquid and powder options

Lactate Salts

Sodium, potassium, calcium, ammonium, zinc, ferrous, and specialty lactates for food, nutrition, preservation, and formulation.

  • Mineral lactates
  • Liquid lactate solutions
  • Powder lactate grades

Antimicrobial Solutions

Fermentation-based food safety systems for shelf life, microbial control, and quality preservation.

  • Meat and poultry
  • Bakery and dough
  • Dairy, sauces, and prepared foods

Green Solvents & Derivatives

Ethyl lactate and related lactic derivatives for bio-based solvent, cleaning, coating, and industrial applications.

  • Ethyl lactate
  • Low-VOC formulation support
  • Industrial solvent replacement

Food Ingredient Systems

Acidulants, preservatives, flavor-support ingredients, and application-specific blends.

  • Acidity regulation
  • Clean-label positioning
  • Texture and shelf-life support

Documentation Support

SDS, TDS, regulatory, allergen, food-grade, pharma-grade, and specification support for purchasing teams.

  • SDS requests
  • TDS / PDS requests
  • Grade verification
Product finder

Galactic product names, CAS numbers, families, and applications.

CAS numbers and specifications are provided where broadly applicable. Exact values vary by grade, concentration, region, and documentation.

Product nameCAS numberChemistry familySpecifications where availableApplications
Galacid / Lactic AcidLactic acid all grades50-21-5Alpha hydroxy acidOrganic acidCommon grades include 80%, 88%, 90%, food, pharma, and technical grades. Confirm assay, stereochemistry, color, odor, metals, and regulatory documentation.Acidity control, food preservation, pH adjustment, personal care, pharma excipient, industrial formulations.
Galacid BufferedBuffered lactic acidMixtureBuffered organic acidComposition varies by grade. Request TDS for acid value, pH, buffering system, and application guidance.Food preservation, flavor management, sauces, dressings, prepared foods, meat applications.
Galacid Powder 60Mixture / lactic acid 50-21-5; calcium lactate carrier 814-80-2Powdered lactic acidPowder grade based on calcium lactate carrier; confirm lactic acid content, carrier, particle size, and food-grade documentation.Dry blends, bakery, seasoning systems, powdered food ingredients.
Galaflow SL / Sodium Lactate72-17-3Lactate saltCommonly supplied as liquid solutions. Confirm concentration, pH, color, assay, and food-grade or technical-grade documents.Meat and poultry preservation, humectancy, pH control, personal care, industrial formulations.
Galaflow PL / Potassium Lactate85895-78-9 / 996-31-6Lactate saltLiquid potassium lactate grades. Confirm concentration, pH, assay, sodium-reduction positioning, and regulatory documentation.Reduced-sodium preservation, meat and poultry, food safety, personal care.
Calcium Lactate814-80-2Mineral lactatePowder grade; confirm hydrate form, calcium content, assay, particle size, and food or pharma requirements.Mineral fortification, firming agent, bakery, beverage, supplements, food ingredients.
Ammonium Lactate515-98-0Lactate saltConfirm concentration, pH, purity, and cosmetic or technical documentation.Personal care, skin care formulations, pH control, specialty uses.
Zinc Lactate16039-53-5Mineral lactateConfirm zinc content, assay, particle size, heavy metals, and regulatory documents.Oral care, nutrition, personal care, specialty ingredients.
Ferrous Lactate5905-52-2Mineral lactateConfirm iron content, assay, color, particle size, and food or nutraceutical documentation.Iron fortification, nutrition, food ingredients, specialty formulations.
Ethyl Lactate97-64-3Lactate esterBio-based solventConfirm assay, water, acidity, color, odor, and solvent-grade specifications.Green solvent, coatings, inks, cleaning, electronics, fragrance, industrial formulation.
Galaxium / Antimicrobial SystemsMixtureFood safety blendApplication-specific blends. Request SDS/TDS for composition, usage rate, labeling, and food application guidance.Meat, poultry, sauces, dressings, spreads, prepared foods, shelf-life extension.
Promeat / Prodough / Prodairy / Galastar / GalacinMixtureApplication solutionBrand-family specifications vary by product and application. Confirm exact grade, intended use, and regulatory requirements.Meat, bakery, dairy, prepared foods, antimicrobial control, quality preservation.
SDS / TDS resources

Documentation support for Galactic buyers.

Need a Galactic SDS, TDS, product data sheet, food-grade statement, allergen document, Kosher/Halal support, or grade confirmation? Lowe Chemical can help route the request.

Request SDS

Ask for safety documentation by product name, CAS number, concentration, and grade. Mixtures and antimicrobial systems require product-specific SDS documents.

  • Hazard classification
  • Handling and storage
  • Transportation details

Request TDS / PDS

Technical data can include assay, concentration, pH, color, heavy metals, microbiological limits, particle size, water content, and application guidance where available.

  • Grade comparison
  • Application fit
  • Purchasing specification support
Applications

Where Galactic products are used.

Galactic products are often selected for fermentation-based chemistry, food safety, acidulant performance, lactate functionality, and bio-based solvent positioning.

Food preservation and safety

  • Meat and poultry antimicrobial systems
  • Sauces, dressings, spreads, and prepared foods
  • Bakery, dough, and dairy applications

Acidity and pH control

  • Lactic acid acidulation
  • Buffered lactic acid systems
  • Flavor, shelf-life, and processing support

Nutrition and mineral fortification

  • Calcium lactate
  • Ferrous lactate
  • Zinc lactate and other mineral lactates

Industrial and personal care

  • Ethyl lactate as a bio-based solvent
  • Ammonium lactate and personal care uses
  • Green chemistry formulation support
Industries served

Markets using Galactic lactic acid and lactates.

Lowe Chemical can help translate product names, CAS numbers, and application requirements into practical sourcing requests.

Food & Beverage

Acidity regulators, preservatives, lactates, and antimicrobial solutions for food safety and quality.

Meat & Poultry

Sodium lactate, potassium lactate, blends, and application-specific preservation systems.

Bakery & Prepared Foods

Dry acid systems, dough products, shelf-life support, and clean-label preservation programs.

Personal Care

Lactic acid, ammonium lactate, mineral lactates, pH adjustment, humectancy, and skin care ingredients.

Pharmaceutical & Nutrition

Pharma-grade lactic acid and mineral lactate requests where suitable grades and documentation are available.

Industrial Green Chemistry

Ethyl lactate, lactic derivatives, bio-based solvents, and formulation alternatives.

Alternatives and related products

Need an equivalent, backup, or adjacent product?

Lowe Chemical can help compare Galactic products with related lactic acid grades, lactate salts, acetate systems, citrates, phosphates, organic acids, preservatives, antimicrobials, green solvents, humectants, pH control agents, and specialty food ingredient alternatives.

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FAQs

Galactic supplier questions.

Answers for buyers searching Galactic products, CAS numbers, SDS, TDS, and application support.

Is Lowe Chemical a Galactic supplier or distributor?

Lowe Chemical helps customers source Galactic products and related alternatives. Confirm availability, packaging, documentation, and lead time at the time of quote.

Which Galactic products are most common?

Common requests include lactic acid, buffered lactic acid, sodium lactate, potassium lactate, calcium lactate, ammonium lactate, zinc lactate, ferrous lactate, ethyl lactate, and antimicrobial blends.

Can Lowe Chemical provide CAS-number-based sourcing?

Yes. Send the CAS number, target product name, and application. For blends and proprietary products, SDS/TDS documents are the best way to verify composition.

Can I request Galactic SDS and TDS documents?

Yes. Include the exact product name, grade, concentration, and intended use so Lowe Chemical can help request the correct documentation.

What packaging is available?

Packaging depends on the product, grade, and order size. Common industrial options may include bags, pails, drums, totes, and bulk where available.

What should I include in a quote request?

Include product name, CAS number if known, grade/spec, concentration, quantity, package size, ship-to location, timing, and required SDS/TDS or regulatory documents.

Request pricing

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