Citric acid is a natural occurring fruit acid and produced commercially by microbial fermentation of
a carbohydrate substrate. Citric acid is the most widely used organic acid and pH control agent in foods, beverages,
pharmaceuticals and technical applications.Citric acid anhydrous occurs as colourless
crystals or as white, crystalline powder with a strongly acidic taste. It is very soluble in water,freely
soluble in ethanol (96%) and sparingly soluble in ether.
Citric Acid
Citric acid is a natural occurring fruit acid and produced commercially by microbial fermentation of a
carbohydrate substrate. Citric acid is the most widely used organic acid and pH-control agent in foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals and technical applications.Citric acid anhydrous
occurs as colourless crystals or as white, crystalline powder with a strongly acidic taste. It is very
soluble in water,freely soluble in ethanol (96%) and sparingly soluble in ether.
Citrate acid anhydrous is used as acidity agent,flavoring agent and preservative in food industry,
as raw material and flavoring agent in medical industry,as antioxidant,plasticizer,detergent in
chemical,cosmetic and washing industries,as dyeing auxiliary in dye industry etc.
Technical indicators:
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Item
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Unit
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Quality-index
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Analysis result
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Characteristics
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White crystals
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White crystals
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Insoluble residue
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The filter time is not more than 1min, and the
filter film is basically not discoloured. It can
be seen that there are no more than 3
particles of variegated particles.
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Comply with the result
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Ca ≤
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PPM
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200
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<200
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Iron
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PPM
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5
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<5
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Chloride
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PPM
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50
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35
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Oxalate
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PPM
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100
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<100
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Sulphate
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PPM
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100
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<100
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Readily carbonisable substances ≤
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%
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1
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Not deeper than standard
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Water
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%
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<0.5
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0.25
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Sulpha-ted ash
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%
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0.05
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<0.05
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Assay
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%
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99.50-100.5
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99.52
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AL
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PPM
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0.2
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<0.2
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Arsenic
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PPM
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1
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<1
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Light Transmittance
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96
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>96
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Conclusion
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Comply with the result
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Applications:
Food
• Baby Food, Infant Formula
• Bakery
• Cereals, Snacks
• Confectionery
• Dairy
• Desserts, Ice Cream
• Flavours
• Fruit Preparations, Sweet Spreads
• Fruits, Vegetables
• Meat, Seafood
• Ready Meals, Instant Food
• Sauces, Dressings, Seasonings
Beverages
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Carbonated Soft Drinks
• Instant Drinks, Syrups
• Juice Drinks
• RTD Tea and Coffee
• Sports and Energy Drinks
• Waters
Personal Care
• Colour Cosmetics
• Deodorants
• Fragrances
• Hair Care
• Oral Care
• Skin Care
• Soap and Bath Products
Cleaners & Detergents
• Dish Washing
• Industrial Cleaners
• Laundry Care
• Surface Care
Industrial Applications
• Adhesives, Sealants
• Agrochemicals, Fertilisers
• Construction
• Fine Chemicals
• Inks, Paints, Coatings
• Metal Surface Treatment
• Oil Drilling
• Ore Mining and Refining
• Paper
• Plastics, Polymers
• Textile, Leather
Healthcare
• Clinical Nutrition
• Medical Devices
• OTC, Food Supplements
• Pharmaceutical Products
Feed & Pet Food
Safety
Do not touch eyes and skin.More information please see the MSDS.
