Citric Acid Monohydrate
Citric Acid Monohydrate
HS Code : 29181400 | CAS NO. : 5949-29-1
Basic Information:
- Chemical Name: Citric Acid Monohydrate
- Formula: C₆H₈O₇·H₂O
- Molecular Weight: 210.14 g/mol
- Appearance: White crystalline powder or colorless crystals
- Odour: Odourless
- Taste: Strong sour (acidic) taste
- Solubility: Freely soluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol
Packing Details: • 500 g HDPE Bottle • 1 kg HDPE Bottle • 2 kg HDPE Bottle • 5 kg HDPE Jar • 10 kg HDPE Drum • 25 kg HDPE Bag / Drum • 50 kg HDPE Bag and Custom packing available on request.
Storage & Handling
- Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place
- Keep containers tightly closed to avoid moisture absorption
- Protect from humidity and direct sunlight
- Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents
- Use clean and dry equipment during handling
Safety
- Generally safe under normal use conditions
- May cause mild irritation to eyes and skin
- Avoid inhalation of dust
- Use basic protective equipment (gloves, mask)
- In case of contact, rinse with plenty of water
Industry Wise Application
Food & Beverage Industry (Preservative & Flavoring)
- Acidulant & Flavor Enhancer:Provides a tart, refreshing sour taste to soft drinks, candies, jams, jellies, and sauces.
- Preservative:Lowers pH to inhibit microbial growth (bacteria, mold), extending the shelf life of processed foods.
- Antioxidant Synergist:Prevents browning and oxidation in frozen fruits, canned goods, and beverages.
- Stabilizer & Texturizer:Used in dairy products and ice cream to keep fats from separating and to aid in protein coagulation in cheese.
- Candy Making:Manages crystallization in sugar systems
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
- Effervescent Tablets:Reacts with bicarbonates to produce carbon dioxide (fizzing) for fast-acting tablets.
- pH Adjuster/Buffering Agent:Maintains the acidity levels in oral syrups, liquid medicines, and suspensions to ensure stability.
- Taste Masking:Improves palatability of medicinal formulations by reducing bitterness.
- Chelating Agent:Binds metal ions to prevent degradation of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).
- Anticoagulant:Used in blood preservation due to its ability to chelate calcium.
Cleaning & House Hold Products
- Descaling Agent:Removes limescale, hard water stains, and rust from coffee machines, kettles, and washing machines.
- General Cleaner:Used in eco-friendly household detergents, glass cleaners, and toilet bowl cleaners.
- Water Softener:Binds metal ions (calcium/magnesium) in laundry detergents to increase efficiency
Cosmetics & Personal Care
- pH Regulator:Adjusts the pH of creams, lotions, and shampoos to be compatible with skin/hair.
- Skin Brightener:Used as an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) to remove dead skin cells and reduce dark spots.
- Antioxidant:Prevents oxidation of oils and other ingredients in beauty products
Industrial Applications
- Metal Surface Treatment:Passivation of stainless steel and removal of rust/oxides.
- Textile Dyeing:Used as a mordant in fabric dyeing as a mild, safe alternative to acetic acid.
- Water Treatment:Used to remove calcium deposits in wastewater treatment.
- Construction:Acts as a concrete retardant to improve quality
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