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Application: Citric acid is mainly used as an acidulant, flavorant and preservative in foods and beverages. It is also used as an antioxidant, plasticizer and detergent, builder.
Package: The packing of our citric acid monohydrate is 25kg net bag
Storage: Kept in a light-proof, well-closed, dry and cool place.
Quality specifications: BP98
Quality Standard of Citric-Acid Monohydrate
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No
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Item
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Unit
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BP98
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1
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Characteristics
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Colorless or White Crystal
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2
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IdentificationTest
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Pass The Test
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3
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Clarity & Colour of Solution
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20% Water Solution Clarity
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4
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Assay
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%
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99.5-101.0
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5
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Moisture
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%
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7.5-9.0
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6
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Sulphated Ash
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%
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≤0.1
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7
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Sulphate
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ppm
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≤150
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8
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Oxalate
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ppm
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≤350
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9
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Calcium
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ppm
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≤200
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10
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Heavy Metals
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ppm
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≤10
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11
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Iron
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ppm
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≤50
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12
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Chloride
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ppm
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≤50
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13
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Readily Carbureted Substance
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Standard Colour
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14
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Barium
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Pass The Test
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15
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Bacterial Endotoxin
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IU/mg
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≤0.5
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16
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Aluminium
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ppm
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≤0.2
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