Applications

• Can be added to foods such as ice cream as an emulsifying agent
• Cleaning and chelating agent
• Cosmetics and pharmaceuticals
• Dyeing
• Qualitative analysis
• Industrial and construction
• Photography

General

Citric acid is a weak organic acid with the formula C6H8O7. It is a natural preservative/conservative which occurs naturally in citrus fruits and is also used to add an acidic or sour taste to foods and drinks. In biochemistry, the conjugate base of citric acid, citrate, is important as an intermediate in the citric acid cycle, which occurs in the metabolism of all aerobic organisms. It consists of 3 carboxyl (R-COOH) groups.

FOOD GRADE: FCC6,E330

Specification

FOOD GRADE: FCC6, E330

Conforms to BP2009 . USP32

• Minimum Assay: 99.5-100.5%
• Molecular Formula: C6H8O7
• Molecular Weight: 192.14 g/mol
• Solubility in water (% weight): Soluble in water
• Melting Point: 153-159 C
• Flash Point: 173.9 C
• Boiling Point: 175 C
• Density (g/cm3): 1.665
• Identity (IR Spectrum): Passes Test
• Insoluble matter in H2O: <0.005%
• Iron (Fe): Sulphate (SO4): <150ppm
• Oxalate (C2O4): <100ppm
• Heavy metals (as Pb): <5ppm
• Lead (Pb): <0.5ppm
• Arsenic (As): <1ppm
• Mercury (Hg): <1ppm
• Water (Karl Fischer): 0.5%
• Sulphated ash (600 C): 0.05%
• Substances carbonisable by hot H2SO4: Passes test
• Aluminium: <0.2ppm
• Organic Volatile Impurities: Passes TestCalcium (Ca): <75ppm

Meets Food Chemical Codex (FCC) & of Commission Directive 2008/84/EC.

Hazards

Hazard Phrases: Causes serious eye irritation.

Prec Phrases: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Product Reviews

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“Very pleased with the product which arrived three days early.”