Citric Acid
- HS Code: 29181400
- CAS NO. : 5949-29-1,77-92-9
- General Description
- Chemical Properties
- Technical Specification
- Applications
- Compliance and Certifications
- Packaging Details
- Key Features/Benefits
- Storage and Handling
General Description
Citric Acid is a weak organic acid naturally occurring in citrus fruits and widely used across food, pharmaceutical, personal care, and industrial applications. It is valued for its acidifying, chelating, buffering, and preservative properties.
Citric Acid is available in two primary forms: Citric Acid Monohydrate and Citric Acid Anhydrous. Both forms offer consistent performance, high purity, and versatility, allowing manufacturers to select the appropriate grade based on formulation, processing conditions, and moisture sensitivity.
Product Variants
Citric Acid Monohydrate Contains one molecule of water of crystallization and is commonly used in applications where moisture presence is acceptable or beneficial.
Citric Acid Anhydrous Water free form, preferred for moisture sensitive formulations and applications requiring higher concentration and longer shelf stability.
Chemical Properties
● Molecular Weight: 192.124 g/mol
● Physical State: White crystalline powder
● Boiling/Melting Point: 310 °C (590 °F)
● Solubility: Very soluble in water; freely soluble in ethanol; slightly soluble in ether
● pH: 3 to 6
Technical Specification
● Purity Levels: 99% purity
● Concentration:
● Food and Beverage Industry: Common concentrations range from 0.1% to 2% in products like soft drinks, fruit juices, canned foods, baked goods, confectionery, dairy products, condiments and sauces.
● Pharmaceuticals: Solutions may contain citric acid in concentrations of 0.1% to 1% as a pH regulator or stabilizer.
Applications
Citric Acid is used across multiple industries due to its multifunctional performance.
Food and Beverages: Used as an acidulant, flavor enhancer, preservative, and pH regulator in beverages, confectionery, dairy products, and processed foods.
Pharmaceuticals: Used in effervescent tablets, syrups, and formulations as a buffering agent and stabilizer.
Personal Care and Cosmetics: Used for pH adjustment, chelation, and formulation stability in creams, shampoos, soaps, and skincare products.
Detergents and Cleaning Products: Acts as a chelating agent to remove scale and improve cleaning efficiency.
Industrial Applications: Used in water treatment, metal cleaning, and chemical processing where controlled acidity and chelation are required.
Compliance and Certifications
Halal, Kosher, ISO 14001, ISO 9001
Packaging Details
25kg Kraft Paper Bags with Inner Liner
Key Features/Benefits
Citric Acid is available in both monohydrate and anhydrous grades to meet diverse formulation and processing requirements.
Storage and Handling
Storage:
Store in a cool and dry place.
Handling:
Standard industrial handling practices recommended
