26 lines
391 B
Markdown
26 lines
391 B
Markdown
## Lactose
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**Formula**
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$C12H22O11.H2O$
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**Pyrotechnics use**
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Fuel
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**Synonyms**
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TBD
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**Description**
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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.
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**Sources**
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TBD
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**Hazards**
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Lactose is not particularly toxic or dangerous.
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