Citric Acid, Anhydrous USP

CAS# 77-92-9

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Property

  • Appearance
  • Identification
  • Assay
  • Water
  • Clarity of Solution
  • Color of Solution
  • Readily Carbonizable Substances
  • Oxalate
  • Sulfate
  • Lead
  • Heavy Metals

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Specification

  • White Crystalline Powder or Granules
  • Passes Test
  • 99.5 Minimum
  • 0.5 Maximum
  • Passes Test
  • Passes Test
  • Passes Test
  • 350 Maximum
  • 150 Maximum
  • 0.5 Maximum
  • 5 Maximum

Application

Citric Acid Anhydrous is a colorless or white crystalline powder widely used across multiple industries. In the food and beverage sector, it serves as an acidulating agent, flavoring, and natural preservative, contributing a sour taste and extending shelf life. In cleaners, it functions as an excellent chelating agent for removing limescale and softening water in soaps and detergents. Citric acid is also used as a pH adjuster in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Additional applications include its use as an antioxidant, plasticizer, and detergent builder.

Grades Available

USP, FCC/Food Grade

Packaging

ChemCeed offers this product in various packaging options. Please inquire about custom packaging.

Synonyms

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3 Propanetricarboxylic Acid Solution

Molecular Formula

C6H8O7

Market Segment

Food, Beverage, Cosmetic, Personal Care, Oil Well, Adhesives, Cement, Pharmaceuticals

Product Uses

Animal Feed, Antioxidant, Body Wash, Candy, Conditioners, Cheese, Chelating Agent, Concrete, Flavors, Nail Polish, Oil Well Cementing, Oil Well Acidizing, Ointments, Pet Food, pH Control, Plaster, Preservative, Skin Care, Acidulant, Adhesives & Cements, Alkyd Resins, Anti Ageing Creams & Lotions, Buffer, Concrete Set Time Retarder, Detergents, Facial Cleansers, Fertilizer, Hair Care Products, Liquid Hand Soaps, Moisturizing Creams and Lotions, Oil Field Service Chemicals, Oil Well Cementing Set Time Retarder, Phosphate Alternative, Plaster Set Retarder, Refractories, Sequesterant, Shampoo, Shower Gels, Textile Finishes, Water Conditioner