Product Specifications

Citric Acid is an odorless, white crystalline powder or granular particles which dissolve readily in water. Citric Acid occurs widely in plants and animals as a common intermediate metabolite of the Krebs (Citric Acid) cycle in virtually all organisms. It is the acid responsible for the characteristic tartness of citrus and many other fruits. Formerly Citric Acid was extracted from lemon juice, but today it is obtained by microbial fermentation of a carbohydrate such as glucose syrup using a selected strain of micro-organism.

Common Applications:

  • Food and beverage
  • Detergents and cleaners
  • Metal working
  • Bath Bombs

End Use Industries:

  • Food and beverage manufacturers
  • Detergent and HIC production
  • Industrial applications for cleaning metal
More Information
SKU 16178755
Weight (kg) 25
Package Type Bag
Grade USP/FCC
Shelf Life (months) 3 years
Synonyms 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3 Propanetricarboxylic Acid
Country of Origin Canada
Colour White
Odour Odourless
pH 2.2 (1%), 1.8 (5%), 1.7 (10%), 0.8 (50%)
Freezing Point 153 °C
Boiling Point 175 °C / 347 °F
Upper Explosion Limit 65 gram/cubic feet
Lower Explosion Limit 8 gram/cubic feet
Water solubility Soluble in water. Soluble in methanol
Auto-ignition Temperature 1010 °C / 1850 °F
Supplier UNIVAR
CAS 77-92-9
Chemical Form Powder
Concentration 100%

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