Citric Acid Mono

Citric Acid Mono BP98


[ SYNONYMS ] :  citric acid hydrate, citric acid, 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid monohydrate

[ CAS Number ] : 5949-29-1
[ EINECS No ] : 201-069-1
[ SPECIFICATION: ] : 

Characteristics: white crystals or powder
Aluminium:  not more than 0.2ppm
Calcium: not maore than 200ppm
Bacteria endotox: not more than 0.5 I.U./mg
Heavy metals: not more than 10ppm
Iron: not more than 50ppm 
Chloride: not more than 50ppm
Sulphate: not more than 150ppm
Oxalate(calculated as anhydrous oxalic acid): not more than 350ppm
Mercury: not more than 1ppm
Lead: wnot more than 1ppm
Sulphated Ash: not more than 0.1%
Water: 7.5% - 9.0%
Arsenic: not more than 1ppm
Assay: 99.5%--101.0%

[ PACKING ] :  25kg poly paper bags.


[ USES & STORAGE ] :  As an acidulant, flavour enhancer and sequestering agent in processed food and beverages, and as a synergist in antioxidant mixtures. For personal care preparations.
     May be stored for 36 months from the date of manufacture in the unopened original container. A relative humidity of 50% and a temperature range of 10–30 °C are the most suitable conditions for storage. Temperatures above 35 °C should be avoided in order to prevent water migration and severe caking. The stacking of the Fine Granular form for long periods is not recommended. Stability tests have shown that Citric Acid Monohydrate is chemically stable for at least five years in tightly closed containers under proper storage conditions.