## Lactose

**Formula**

$C12H22O11.H2O$

**Pyrotechnics use**

Fuel

**Synonyms**

TBD

**Description**

Lactose is extensively used as a combustion agent in colored smoke compositions containing organic dyes. Sometimes it finds use also as a fuel in blue color compositions, where cool burning is required.

**Sources** 

TBD

**Hazards**
 
Lactose is not particularly toxic or dangerous.