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Article: L(+) lactic acid--a safe replacement for boric acid in metal working fluids
- Article from:
- Tribology & Lubrication Technology
- Article date:
- December 1, 1999
- Author:
CopyrightCopyright Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Dec 1999. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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PURAC is the world's largest and most experienced manufacturer of natural lactic acid and lactates, with factories in The Netherlands, Brazil, Spain and the USA -- plus a worldwide sales network. PURAC is represented in more than 100 countries.
Lactic acid is a natural organic acid with a long history in the food, leather, wool-dying and cosmetics industries. Long before it became commercially available, lactic acid was formed by natural fermentation. The animal and human body also produce significant amounts of L (+)-lactic acid during daily activities, such as walking and runnine.
Today, lactic acid, its salts and esters are increasingly used in many types of technical products and ...