pyrotechnics-revived/chapters/99-1-chemical-lactose.md

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## 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.