Description
Product Specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Citric Acid |
| Chemical Formula | C₆H₈O₇ |
| CAS Number | 77-92-9 (anhydrous) / 5949-29-1 (monohydrate) |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Molecular Weight | 192.12 g/mol (anhydrous) |
| Purity | ≥ 99% (Industrial / Food Grade available) |
| Solubility | Highly soluble in water |
| pH | ~2.0 (1% solution) |
| Density | ~1.66 g/cm³ |
| Packaging | 25 kg bags or drums |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area in tightly sealed containers away from moisture and incompatible materials. |
Uses
Citric Acid is widely used in multiple industries, including:
- Food and beverage acidulant and preservative (food-grade).
- Water treatment for scale removal and pH adjustment.
- Industrial cleaning and descaling of equipment and pipelines.
- Pharmaceutical formulations as an excipient and stabilizer.
- Cosmetics and personal care product formulations.
- Metal cleaning and surface treatment processes.
- Detergent and cleaning product manufacturing.
- Chelating agent in chemical processes.
- Laboratory reagent and analytical applications.
- Oil and gas applications in scale removal systems.
Benefits
- Excellent chelating agent for metal ions and scale control.
- Effective pH adjuster in industrial and formulation systems.
- Biodegradable and environmentally friendly chemical.
- High solubility for easy formulation and application.
- Versatile across food, industrial, and pharmaceutical sectors.
- Improves cleaning efficiency in descaling applications.
- Stable and safe under recommended storage conditions.
- Enhances product stability in formulations.
- Cost-effective solution for multiple industrial uses.
- Widely accepted and globally regulated safe additive (food-grade).
Safety Information
- Wear appropriate PPE including gloves, goggles, and protective clothing when handling.
- Avoid inhalation of dust and direct contact with eyes or prolonged skin exposure.
- Use in well-ventilated areas to minimize dust accumulation.
- Store in tightly sealed containers in a cool, dry place away from moisture.
- Avoid mixing with strong oxidizing agents unless under controlled conditions.
- In case of eye contact, rinse immediately with plenty of clean water and seek medical attention if irritation persists.
- In case of skin contact, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
- If inhaled, move to fresh air and seek medical attention if symptoms occur.
- Clean spills carefully to avoid dust dispersion.
- Always refer to the latest Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before handling, storage, or transport.
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