Citric Acid (Industrial Grade)
Product Description
| Product | Citric Acid (Industrial Grade) |
| CAS | 77-92-9 |
| Formula | C6H8O7 |
| Synonym | 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy- |
Typical Product Specifications
| 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 |
| 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 |
| StandardGranular | On No. 16 ------------- > 1190 ------ 100% max.T |
| Grade | USS Sieve ----------- Microns |
| Molecular Weight (theoretical) | 192.13 |
| Odor | Practically odorless |
| Oxalate | Passed Test |
| Notes | Iron Control; Prevents precipitation of metal oxides in drilling muds Click here for more drilling fluid additives! 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; |
| Class | Drilling Fluid Additives, Industrial Chemicals, Non GMO |
| Function | Intermediates, Curing Agent, Drilling Fluid Additives, Acidulant, Chemical Intermediate, Iron Control, pH Adjusting Agent |
| Industry | Food Chemicals, Nutrition, Industrial, Adhesives, Industrial Drilling, Oil and Gas Production, Plastics, Rubber, Drilling Fluid, Fracking |
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