Citric Acid Monohydrate
Molecular Formula:C6H8O7• H2O
Molecular Weight:294.10
CAS No.:5949-29-1
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Product Characters: White Crystalline Powders, Colorless Crystals or Granules
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Executive Standards: BP/USP/FCC/E330/GB
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Packaging: 25kg net composite paper-plastic bags or 3-ply kraft paper bags with PE liner, 500kg or 1000kg net PP woven Jumbo bags
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Storage: Kept in a light-proof, well-closed, dry and cool place
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Main Usage: Citric Acid is mainly used as acidulant,flavoring agent, preservative and antistaling agent in food and beverage industry.it is also used as antioxidant,plasticizer and detergent in chemical,cosmetics and cleaning industries.
Specification: |
Item |
Standard |
Content, % |
99.5-101.0 |
Clarity and color of solution |
20% Water solution clarity |
Humidity, % |
7.5-9.0 |
Sulphated Ash, % |
≤0.1 |
Sulphate, ppm |
≤150 |
Chloride, ppm |
≤50 |
Oxalate, ppm |
≤100 |
Calcium, ppm |
≤200 |
Heavy metal, ppm |
≤5 |
Iron, ppm |
≤50 |
Bacterial endotoxin, IU/mg |
≤0.5 |
Arsenic, ppm |
≤1 |
Mercury, ppm |
≤1 |
Lead,ppm |
≤1 |
Aluminium ppm |
≤0.2 |
Tridodecylamine, ppm |
≤0.1 |