Citric Acid

Citric Acid

Citric Acid (Monohydrate) 25 kg Bag

Citric acid is a natural occurring fruit acid, produced commercially by microbial fermentation of a carbohydrate substrate. Citric acid is the most widely used organic acid and pH-control agent in foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals and technical applications.

Citric acid anhydrous occurs as colourless crystals or as white, crystalline powder with a strongly acidic taste. It is very soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol (96 %) and sparingly soluble in ether.

Citric Acid Monohydrate is used as a food additive and flavour enhancing substance in soft-drinks, energy drinks and club soda.

It is also used as a ph buffering agent food products.

Citric acid is an excellent chelating and cleaning agent used for binding metals in evaporators and boilers.

Citric acid can also be used as an acidity regulator and sequester ant.

Used as an alternative to nitric acid in passivation of stainless steel as well.

Storage

Citric Acid Monohydrate should be stored under cool and dry conditions and contact with direct sunlight should be avoided.

Packaging

Citric Acid Monohydrate is available in 25 kg paper bag with inner PE liner.


Citric Acid

Citric Acid (Anhydrous) 25 kg Bag

Citric acid is a natural occurring fruit acid, produced commercially by microbial fermentation of a carbohydrate substrate. Citric acid is the most widely used organic acid and pH-control agent in foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals and technical applications.

Citric acid anhydrous occurs as colourless crystals or as white, crystalline powder with a strongly acidic taste. It is very soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol (96 %) and sparingly soluble in ether.

CAS Registry Number: [77-92-9] - Anhydrous

Chemical Formula: C6H8O7

E-Number: E330