Product Name: Citric Acid Anhydrous BP/USP
CAS No.: 77-92-9
Molecular Formula: C6H8O7
Properties: Colorless or white crystalline granules or powder.
Package: 25kg/bag
Product Standard: BP/USP/FCC/E330
Usage: It is mainly used in food and beverage industry as sour agent, flavoring agent, preservative and preservative, and also in chemical industry, cosmetic industry and washing industry.
Storage: Store in a clean, cool, dry and ventilated place.
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Specifications |
Appearance |
White or almost white, crystalline powder, colourless crystals or Granules. Odorless, has a strongly acid taste. Very soluble in water, Freely soluble in ethanol. |
Identification |
Pass test |
Appearance of solution |
Pass test |
Assay |
99.5~100.5% |
Water |
≤0.5% |
Readily carbonisable substances |
Pass test |
Sulphated ash (residue on ignition) |
≤0.05% |
Sulfate |
≤150 mg/kg |
Oxalate |
≤100 mg/kg |
Lead |
≤0.5 mg/kg |
Arsenic |
≤1 mg/kg |
Mercury |
≤1 mg/kg |
Aluminium |
≤0.2 mg/kg |
Heavy metals |
≤10 mg/kg |
Bacterial endotoxins |
<0.5 IU/mg |