PRODUCT: |
Citric acid Monohydrate/Anhydrous |
CAS NO.: |
5949-29-1/77-92-9 |
GRADE: |
Food Grade |
FORMULA: |
C6H8O7. H2O/ C6H8O7 |
DESCRIPTIONS:
Citric acid is a weak organic acid. It is a natural preservative conservative and is also used to add an acidic, or sour, taste to foods and soft drinks. In biochemistry, the conjugate base of citric acid, citrate, is important as an intermediate in the citric acid cycle, and therefore occurs in the metabolism of virtually all living things. It is Colorless or white crystalline powder and mainly used as an acidulate, flavoring and preservative in foods and beverages. It is also used as an antioxidant, plasticizer and detergent, builder. Mainly used in the food, beverage trade as the sour flavor agent, flavoring agent, antiseptic as well as ant staling agent.
SPECIFICATION:
ITEM |
UNIT |
STANDARD |
Characteristics |
– |
Colorless or white crystal |
Identification Test |
– |
Pass the test |
Light Transmittance |
% |
Min. 95.00 |
Assay |
% |
99.50-100.50 |
Moisture |
% |
7.5-8.8(Anhydrous Max. 0.5) |
Readily Carbonisable Substances |
– |
Not exceeding standard |
Sulphated Ash |
% |
Max. 0.05 |
Sulphate |
ppm |
Max. 150.00 |
Oxalate |
ppm |
Max. 100.00 |
Chloride |
ppm |
Max. 50.00 |
Calcium |
ppm |
Max. 200.00 |
Iron |
ppm |
Max. 5.00 |
Aluminum |
ppm |
Max. 0.20 |
Arsenic |
ppm |
Max. 1.00 |
Mercury |
ppm |
Max. 1.00 |
Lead |
ppm |
Max. 0.50 |
Heavy Metals |
ppm |
Max. 5.00 |
Bacterial Endotoxins |
IU/mg |
Max. 0.50 |
Tridodecylamine |
ppm |
Max. 0.10 |
Volatile Organic Impurities |
– |
Pass test |
Water Insoluble Substance |
– |
Pass test |
SHILF LIFE: 3 years
PACKAGE: 25KG/KRAFT BAGS, Inside PE layer
STORGE: Keep in cool and dry place avoid sun direct exposure.