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Introduction:

Citric acid is a white crystalline powder,which can be present in the form of anhydrous or monohydrate. Anhydrous citric acid is formed by crystallization from hot water, and citric acid monohydrate is obtained when crystallized from cold water.

Specifications:

Name:Citric Acid Monohydrate

Appearance:Colorless crystals or white crystalline powder

Assay:99.5%-100.5%

Water: 7.5-9.0%

Sulphated Ash:≤0.05%

Chloride:≤50ppm

Sulfate: ≤150ppm

Heavy Metals:≤10ppm

Application:

1.In chemical,cosmetics and cleaning industries,it is used as as antioxidant,plasticizer and detergent

2..In food and beverage industry, citric acid monohydrate is mainly used as acidulant, flavoring agent ,preservative and antistaling agent

3.It is widely used in all kinds of drinks, soft drinks, wine, candy, snacks, biscuits, canned fruit juices, dairy products, also can be used as a cooking oil antioxidants.

4.In pharmaceutical industry,it is used as pharmaceutical excipients

Packing,Storage,Transportation

1.Packing:25kg/bag,500kg/bag,or 1000kg/bag

2.Storage: Kept in dry and cool place and from sunlight; kept the packing intact