Certification: | ISO, Reach |
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Shape: | White Crystalline Powder |
CAS: | 77-92-9 |
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Name
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Citric Acid Monohydrate
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Molecular Formula:
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C6H8O7·H2O
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CAS No.
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5949-29-1
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Assay
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99.5-100.5 %
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Water
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7.5-8.8 %
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Sulphated Ash
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≤0.05 %
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Sulphates
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≤150 ppm
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Oxalates
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≤100 ppm
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Calcium
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≤75 ppm
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Iron
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≤5 ppm
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Aluminum
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≤0.2 ppm
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Arsenic
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≤1 ppm
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Lead
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≤0.5 ppm
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Mercury
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≤1 ppm
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Heavy Metals (as Pb)
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≤5 ppm
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Bacterial Endotoxins
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<0.5 IU/mg
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Characters
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White or almost white, crystalline powder, colourless crystals or granules. Odorless, has a strongly acid taste. Very soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol. |
Particle Size
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8-40mesh (0.425-2.360mm)
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Shelf Life
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Three years
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Storage
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Store in tightly closed original container in a dry, cool, well-ventilated place
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Application
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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 |