DL-Tartaric acid monohydrate, DL-Tartaric acid anhydrous FCC E number E334

Properties	DL-Tartaric acid is a white, crystalline organic acid that occurs naturally in many fruits, most notably in grapes, but also in bananas, tamarinds, and citrus.^[4] Its salt, potassium bitartrate, commonly known as cream of tartar, develops naturally in the process of winemaking. It is commonly mixed with sodium bicarbonate and is sold as baking powder used as a leavening agent in food preparation. The acid itself is added to foods as an antioxidant and to impart its distinctive sour taste.
	Chemical name	(2S,3S)-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid
	Molecular formula	C₄H₆O₆
	Molecular weight	150.09
Quality index	?	Crystal (C₄H₆O₆·H₂O)	Anhydride (C₄H₆O₆)
	Content	?99.5%	?99.5%
	Melting range	200?206	200?206
	Heavy metal (Pb)	?0.001%	?0.001%
	Ignition residue	?0.1%	?0.1%
	Heating loss	?11.5%	?0.5%
	Arsenic (As)	?0.0002%	?0.0002%
	Readily oxidizable substance	Pass the test	Pass the test
	Sulfate test	?	?0.04%
Main functions and uses	This product is widely used in food, pharmaceutical, chemical, light industry and other industries as beer foaming agent, food sour agent, and flavoring agent. It pays an important role in the industries such as tannking, photography, glass, enamel, telecommunication apparatus, and etc.
Packing	25KG composite paper bag lined with PE bag, 20′ container can hold 20 tons (pallet).
Storage	Keep in dry, cool and shading place.