Search About Corbion Corbion stories Lactic acid: the lifeblood of our business Share this page Contact Twitter LinkedIn Lactic acid is a compound of the carboxylic acid family found naturally in our blood. And here at Corbion, lactic acid is the lifeblood of our business. It forms the foundation of many of our commercial activities, in everything from food, to chemicals to plastics (made from poly lactic acid) to biomedicine…and beyond. But most importantly, the people of the world increasingly desire products that our current – and future - lactic acid platforms can produce. Lactic acid is safe. It’s human-friendly. It’s versatile. And it’s immensely powerful, with almost limitless potential. Which is why this unique molecule will continue to take center stage. But why - and how? From lactic acid to biobased building blocks Our 80 years’ experience in the industry includes the unique ability to produce very pure lactic acid with just one part impurity per billion. Our scientists have already succeeded in producing lactic acid without the by-product of gypsum (a solid deposit that is undesirable in large volumes). Meanwhile, in Spain, we’ve joined forces with BASF to produce the same high quality succinic acid. These are just three reasons why Corbion is uniquely positioned to drive the next stage of the lactic acid revolution – and the move to new biobased building blocks that will create a new generation of essential products from nature. Investing in the future We will continue to invest in innovations that add value to contemporary life while preserving the planet and boosting the profitability of our growing operation – from the development of game-changing new microorganisms to the perfection of lactic acid production techniques. This is the unique acid test that we at Corbion now face. We cannot and will not wait... Factbox Under the microscope: lactic acid Subscribe Contact Home Contact us Privacy Cookie policy Disclaimer Twitter LinkedIn Cookie use Corbion uses cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue we assume that you consent to receive all cookies on all Corbion websites. Yes, I agree No, I don't agree