Citric Acid Monohydrate
Citric Acid Monohydrate is an organic acid with the chemical formula C6H8O7·H2O. It is a crystalline powder commonly used in food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. It has a sour taste that enhances the acidity and mouthfeel of food.
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Product Introduction
Product Description
Citric Acid Monohydrate is an organic acid with the chemical formula C6H8O7·H2O. It is a crystalline powder commonly used in food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. It has a sour taste that enhances the acidity and mouthfeel of food.
Product Details
Product Name: Citric Acid Monohydrate
Chemical formula: C6H8O7·H20
CAS number: 5949-29-1
Appearance: colorless or white crystal or powder
Mesh number: 8-40 mesh/8-80 mesh
Packaging: 25kg/bag, 20MT/20FCL with pallet, 25MT/20FCL without pallet
Shelf life: 3 years
Storage: Keep away from light, airtight, dry and in a cool place.
Product specifications
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Items |
Standards |
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Assay |
99.5%-100.5% |
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Moisture |
7.5%~8.8% |
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Oxalic Acid |
100 pm Max |
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Sulphate |
150 ppm Max |
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Residue on ignition(sulphated ash) |
0.05% Max |
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Heavy Metals |
1 0ppm Max |
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Mercury |
1 ppm Max |
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Lead |
0.5 ppm Max |
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Arsenic |
1 ppm Max |
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Aluminium |
0.2 ppm Max |
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Bacterial Endotoxins |
0.5 IU/mg Max |
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Trilaurylamine |
0.1 ppm Max |
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Calcium |
200 ppm Max |
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Iron |
50 ppm Max |
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Chloride |
50 ppm Max |
Feature
1. Sour taste: It has a distinct sour taste, which makes it a popular ingredient in various food and beverage products. It is often used as a flavor enhancer or acidity regulator.
2. Acidity: As an acid, Citric Acid Monohydrate can react with alkaline substances to form salts. This property makes it useful in food preservation and as a cleaning agent.
3. Water Solubility: Very soluble in water, making it easy to incorporate into liquid formulations. It dissolves quickly and completely and can be evenly distributed in the solution.
4. Chelating agents: Have the ability to combine with metal ions to form complexes called chelates. This property makes it useful in a variety of industries, such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and cleaning products.
5. pH adjustment: Can act as a pH adjuster to help maintain the desired acidity or alkalinity in the solution. It is commonly used in the production of soft drinks, jams and jellies, where pH control is critical for product stability.
6. Antioxidant properties: Has antioxidant properties, which means it can help prevent the oxidation of certain substances. This makes it useful in food preservation and as an ingredient in skin care products.
