Lactose

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Formula: C12H22O11.H2O

Synonyms: Milk sugar

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.

Hazards: Lactose is not particularly toxic or dangerous.

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