Citric Acid Anhydrous Crystals 12-40 Mesh (F)

Product Specifications

DFI-183531

DFI-183531

Description
Appearance of solution: Passes test
Applications: Citric acid is mainly used as an acidulent, flavouring agent, preservative and antistaling agent in the food and beverage industry. It is also used as antioxidant, plasticizer and detergent in chemical, cosmetics and cleaning industries
CAS No.: 77-92-9
Country of origin: China
Description: White or almost white, crystalline powder, colourless crystals or granules. Odourless, has a strongly acid taste. Very soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol, very slightly soluble in diethyl ether
Formula: C6H8O7
Molecular weight: 192.1
Packaging: 25kg net 3-ply kraft paper bags or composite paper-plastic bags
Particle size: 0.425 ~ 1.700 mm
Shelf life: 36 months
Storage: Store in tightly closed original container in a dry, cool, well ventilated place
Specifications
Aluminium: Max: 0.2mg/kg, ppm
Arsenic: Max: 0.1mg/kg, ppm
Assay: 99.5 to 100.5%
Chloride (Cl): Max: 5mg/kg, ppm
Heavy metals: Max: 5mg/kg, ppm
Identification: Passes test
Lead: Max: 0.1mg/kg, ppm
Mercury: Max: 0.1mg/kg, ppm
Oxalate: Max: 50mg/kg, ppm
Readily Carbonisable Substances: Passes test
Sulfate: Max: 50mg/kg, ppm
Sulphated ash: Max: 0.05%
Water: Max: 0.5%
Microbiological
Bacterial Endotoxin: Max: 0.5IU/mg
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