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Citric Acid (Industrial Grade)

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Product Description

PRODUCT

Citric Acid (Industrial Grade)

CAS #

77-92-9

SYNONYM

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid;; 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-

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FORMULA

C6H8O7

PRODUCT TYPE

Organic

HAZARD

0 Non-Regulated Material

Typical Product Specifications

SOLUBILITY (GRAMS/100 G WATER) AT 100°C

(gr/100 ml at 25?C)In Water: -------------- 16

MELTING POINT

153?C

DESCRIPTION

Citric Acid is widely used and environment-friendl

IRON

5 ppm max.

CALCIUM

75 ppm Max

COURSEGRANULAR

On No. 10 ------------- > 2000 ------ 10% max.Th

READILY CARBONIZABLE SUBSTANCES

Passes test

FINEGRANULAR

On No. 30 ------------- > 590 ------ 10% max.Thr

SENSORIC

White crystals

IDENTIFICATION

Meets FCC/USP/BP/EP tests

OXALATE

Passed Test

STANDARDGRANULAR

On No. 16 ------------- > 1190 ------ 100% max.T

GRADE

USS Sieve ----------- Microns

MOLECULAR WEIGHT (THEORETICAL)

192.13

ODOR

Practically odorless

TASTE

Tart acid taste

WATER WHEN SHIPPED

(KF): ----- 0.2% max.

LEAD

0.5 ppm max.

CLARITY & COLOR OF SOLUTION

4 NTU

RESIDUE ON IGNITION

0.05% max.

ARSENIC PPM

1 ppm max.

COLOR OF SOULTION

(Transmition 420mm) --------

ASSAY %

(anhydrous basis) ---- 99.5% min.

SULFATES

Passed Test

HEAVY METALS; USP <231>

5 ppm max

NOTES

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Uses: Preparation of citrates; acidulant in beverages, foods; flavoring extracts, confections, soft drinks; antioxidant, chelating agent in foods; sequestrant; dispersant; detergent builder; metal cleaner; curing accelerator; intermediate for paints;

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