Citric Acid, Monohydrate
CAS# 5949-29-1
Property
- Appearance
- Identification
- Assay
- Water
- Readily Carbonizable Substances
- Heavy Metals
- Lead
- Sulfate
- Sulfated Ash
- Calcium (Ca)
- Iron
- Arsenic (as As)
- Chlorides
- Mercury (Hg)
- Aluminum (Al)
- Barium
- Bacterial Endotoxins
- Mesh
- Oxalate
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Specification
- White Crystalline Powder or Granules
- Passes Test
- 99.5 Minimum
- 8.8 Maximum
- Passes Test
- 5 Maximum
- 1 Maximum
- 150 Maximum
- 0.05 Maximum
- 200 Maximum
- 5 Maximum
- 3 Maximum
- 50 Maximum
- 1 Maximum
- 0.1 Maximum
- Passes Test
- 0.5 Maximum
- 8-40
- 100 Maximum
Application
Citric Acid Monohydrate is a naturally occurring fruit acid, commercially produced through microbial fermentation of carbohydrate substrates. It appears as colorless crystals or a white, crystalline powder with a strongly acidic taste. Widely recognized as the most commonly used organic acid and pH control agent, citric acid is used in foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and technical applications. In the food industry, it functions as a natural preservative and flavoring agent, adding an acidic or sour taste. In cleaners, it acts as an excellent chelating agent for removing limescale and softening water in soaps and detergents. In pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, it serves as a pH adjuster. Citric acid is non-toxic, has low reactivity, is chemically stable under ambient conditions, and is fully biodegradable, allowing for safe disposal through regular waste or sewage systems.
Grades Available
Tech, USP
Packaging
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Synonyms
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3 Propanetricarboxylic Acid Solution
Molecular Formula
C6H10O8
Market Segment
Food, Beverage, Cosmetic, Personal Care, Adhesives, Cement, Oil Well, Pharmaceutical
Product Uses
Acidulant, Animal Feed, Anti Ageing Creams & Lotions, Cheese, Candy, Beverage Mixes, Nail Polish, Fruit Drinks, Hair Care, Skin Care, Plaster, Pet Food, Skin Care, Preservative, Adhesives & Cements, Alkyd Resins, Antioxidant, Beverages, Body Washes, Buffer, Chelating Agent, Concrete, Concrete Set Time Retarder, Conditioners, Dairy Products, Desserts, Detergents, Facial Cleansers, Fertilizer, Food Flavors, Hard Candy, Jellies & Preserves, Leavening Agent, Liquid Hand Soaps, Meat Products, Moisturizing Creams and Lotions, Oil Field Service Chemicals, Oil Well Acidizing, Oil Well Cementing, Oil Well Cementing Set Time Retarder, Ointments, pH Control, Pharmaceuticals, Phosphate Alternative, Plaster Set Retarder, Refractories, Seafood, Sequesterant, Shampoo, Shower Gels, Tea, Textile Finishes, Water Conditioner