391 B
391 B
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.