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.