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Citric acid is an integral part of the Krebs cycle and therefore plays an essential role in the metabolism of all living things. It is a relatively weak acid and widely used throughout the food and beverage industry for a variety of purposes as an acidity regulator, preservative, flavor enhancer…etc. It is often used in the production of soda, candy, jams, and jellies, as well as processed foods like frozen and canned fruits and vegetables. Additionally, citric acid is used as a preservative to help extend the shelf life of products by inhibiting the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms.
Not only in food industry, Citric acid is also used as an antioxidant, plasticizer and detergent in the chemical industry, cosmetics industry and washing industry.
Citric acid is a very essential food additive (used mainly as an acidity regulator), obtained from processing corn into corn sugars into Citric acid.
| Item | Unit | BP 2013 | USP 36 | FCC 8 | E330 |
| Characters | / | White Crystalline Powder, Colorless Crystals or Granules | |||
| Identification | / | Pass Test | |||
| Color & Clarity of Solution | / | Pass Test | Pass Test | / | Pass Test |
| Assay | % | 99.5- 100.5 | 99.5- 100.5 | 99.5- 100.5 | 99.5- 100.5 |
| Water | % | 7.5-9.0 | 7.5-9.0 | ≤8.8 | 7.5-8.8 |
| Readily Carbonisable Substances | / | Not Darker than Standard | Not Darker than Standard | Pass Test | Pass Test |
| SulphatedAsh | % | ≤0.1 | ≤0.1 | ≤0.05 | ≤0.05 |
| Sulphate | ppm | ≤150 | ≤150 | / | ≤150 |
| Oxalate | ppm | ≤360 | ≤360 | Pass Test | ≤100 |
| Calcium | ppm | / | / | / | ≤75 |
| Iron | ppm | / | / | / | ≤5 |
| Aluminum | ppm | ≤0.2 | ≤0.2 | / | / |
| Arsenic | ppm | / | / | / | ≤1 |
| Lead | ppm | / | / | ≤0.5 | ≤0.5 |
| Mercury | ppm | / | / | / | ≤1 |
| Heavy Metals | ppm | ≤10 | ≤10 | / | ≤5 |
| Bacterial Endotoxins | IU/mg | <0.5 | Pass Test | / | / |
| Volatile Organic Impurities | / | / | / | / | Pass Test |
| Tridodecylamine | ppm | / | / | ≤0.1 | / |
MSDS:
For a copy of Citric Acid Monohydrate MSDS, please contact us.
Application:
1.In Food Industry:About 50% used in beverages & 20% in other food applications.
- An acidity regulator.
- A flavor enhancer and sequestering agent in processed food and beverages.
- A synergist in antioxidant mixtures.
- A natural preservative.
2. Detergents: Around 20% of global citric acid production goes in detergents applications.
3. Other Applications: About 10%
- Cosmetics.
- Pharmaceutical preparations especially effervescent tablets.
Notes:This product is not intended for use in the manufacture of sterile drug products. The user assumes all responsibility for additional processing, testing, labeling and registration required for such use.
Package:25kg/bag.220kg/drum or as per buyer requirements.
Storage: Store in a cool and ventilated warehouse. Do not mix with acids for storage and transportation.
1 Q:Are you manufacturer?
A: Yes, we are a factory over 10 years and our products sales well on the market.
2 Q: What is your MOQ?
A: Our MOQ is at leasst 1 One package.
3 Q: What kind of package do you have?
A: We have various of packages to meet our customers,like Iron drums,plastic drums, IBC tanks, Flexitank, ISO TANK and bags etc.
4 Q :Which kind of payment terms do you accept?
A:We prefer TT, LC payment terms. Other payment terms are flexible to be further discussed.
5 Q: Can I get a sample?
A: Free samples are available, but buyers needs to pay freight.
But for high value item, should pay sample cost.
6 Q: How long does it take for me to get a sample?
A: It depends. Generally speaking, it is about 7-10 days.
7 Q: Why is the quote offered different from the sticker price?
A: As we know, prices of chemicals are not fixed, they fluctuate with the markets.
8 Q:Can you give me a discount price?
A: Yes. It depends on your order qty.
9 Q: How about your delivery? When will my goods be shipped?
A: Prompt and reliable delivery by professional shipping lines.
About 3-5 days after prepayment is done.
10 Q: Is the quality of your products guaranteed?
A: We have a professional R&D team, so every batch of our products is up to standard. We will have goods tested and provide COA before delivery for sure.
