Primary functions for the pharmaceutical applications are: pH-regulation, metal sequestration, chiral intermediate and as a natural body constituent in pharmaceutical products.

Lactic acid is a valuable component in biomaterials such as resorbable screws, sutures and medical devices.

Lactic acid well known for its descaling properties and is widely applied in household cleaning products. Also, lactic acid is used as a natural anti-bacterial agent in disinfecting products.

Lactic acid is a commonly used additive in animal nutrition. It has health promoting properties, thus enhancing the performance of farm animals. Lactic acid can be used as an additive in food and/or drinking water.

Lactic acid is the principal building block for poly lactic acid (PLA). PLA is a biobased and biodegradable polymer that can be used for producing renewable and compostable plastics.