Name:

Citric Acid Monohydrate

CAS No.:

5949-29-1

Chemical formula:

C₆H_8­O₇·H₂O

Specification:

BP 93 / USP 23

Packing:

In 25kg paper bags

Functional use:

Acidity regulator

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Specifications

Appearance:

White crystals or crystalline powder

Identification:

Conforms

Clarity and color of Solution:

Conforms

Assay:

99.5 - 101.0%

Chloride(Cl):

50 ppm max

Sulfate(SO₄^2-):

150 ppm max

Loss on drying:

7.9 – 9.0%

Heavy metals(Pb):

10 ppm max

Barium:

Conforms

Iron:

50 ppm max

Calcium:

200 ppm max

Oxalate:

350 ppm max

Sulfated ash:

0.10% max

Readily carbonisable substances:

Conforms