Food supplement E 240 is a whitish liquid with a yellow tinge of syrup consistency. Refers to acids of organic origin. Obtained by fermentation. It is widely used in the food industry as a preservative (prevents the development of bacteria, fungi and mold), an acidifier, a flavoring additive, to control the pH in canned fish. It is used in the cosmetic industry, veterinary medicine, and leather production. Supplied in glass and plastic containers (in the latter case, we are talking about large containers). Basic physical characteristics: · density: 1.20 g / ml; · Content of the main substance: 76-84%; · Well soluble in alcohol, water, ether; · Volatile with water vapor.