Citric acid monohydrate

Identification:

Chemical Name: Citric acid monohydrate

Synonyms: Citronensäure; Citric acid Mono; 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3,propane-tricarboxylic acid, monohydrate

CAS No.: 5949-29-1

Molecular Formula: C6 H8O7·H2O

E-Code: E330

Properties: White crystalline powder, crystals or granules

Specifications:

Assay: 99.5-101%

Oxalic acid : ≤ 350ppm  

Sulphate: ≤150ppm     

 Heavy Metal: ≤10ppm

Moisture :  ≤7.5-9.0%   

Sulphate Ash: ≤0.1 %

Bacterial endotoxin: ≤0.5 Iu/mg

Aluminium : ≤ 0.2ppm    

Application:

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.

Packing Storage:

25kg net composite paper-plastic bags or 3-ply kraft paper bags with PE liner, 500kg or 1000kg net PP woven Jumbo bags

Store in dry and cool place and from sunlight; kept the packing intact.