Citric Acid Monohydrate
Other name:2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
Quality standard:BP98/E330
CAS NO.:5949-29-1
HS CODE:29181400
M.F.:C6H8O7(H2O)
Specification:8-16mesh, 8-40 mesh;8-80 mesh
Appearance:White crystalline powder
Critric acid is made from starch by advanced biological technology,It is a white crystalline powder.It can exist either in anhydrous(water-free)from or monohydrate.The anhydrous from crystallizes from hot water,whereas the monohydrate forms when citric acid is crystallized form cold water.When heated above 175'C, it decomposes through the loss of carbon dioxide and water.
Specifications:
ITEM | BP2014 STANDARD |
CHARACTERISTICS | COLORLESS OR WHITE CRYSTAL |
IDENTIFICATION TEST | PASS THE TEST |
CLARITY&COLOUR OF SOLUTION | 20% WATER SOLUTION CLARITY |
ASSAY | 99.5-101.0% |
MOISTURE | 7.5-9.0% |
SULPHATED ASH | ≤0.1% |
SULPHATE | ≤150ppm |
OXALATE | ≤350ppm |
CALCIUM | ≤200ppm |
HEAVY METALS | ≤10ppm |
IRON | ≤50ppm |
CHLORIDE | ≤50ppm |
READILY CARUBRETED SUBSTANCE | NOT EXCEEDING THE STANDARD |
BARIUM | PASS THE TEST |
BACTERIAL ENDOTOXIN | ≤0.5 IU/MG |
ALUMINIUM | ≤0.2ppm |
ARSENIC | ≤0.1ppm |
MERCURY | ≤0.1ppm |
LEAD | ≤0.5ppm |
Usage:Citric acid is mainly used as an acidulant, flavorant and preservative in foods and beverages. It is also used as an antioxidant, plasticizer and detergent, builder.
Packing:25kg per paper-plastic or kraft bag, 1x20fcl=25mt or 22mt with 20pallets.
Shelf life:3years
Storage:Store in a cool, dry, ventilated environment.
Advantage on this item:produced by world class factory that is located in our city, price is good.
Normally Packing: 25 kgs kraft paper bag or as per customer requirement.
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