Citric Acid, Form : Powder, Solid

 Citric acid

 Citric acid is a natural occurring fruit acid, produced commercially

 by microbial fermentation of a carbohydrate substrate. Citric acid is

 the most widely used organic acid and pH-control agent in foods,

 beverages, pharmaceuticals and technical applications.

 Citric acid occurs as colourless crystals or as white, crystalline

 powder with a strongly acidic taste. It is very soluble in water,

 freely soluble in ethanol (96 %) and sparingly soluble in ether.

 Citric acid is non-toxic and has a low reactivity. It is chemically

 stable if stored at ambient temperatures. Citric acid is fully

 biodegradable and can be disposed of with regular waste or sewage.

 Assay (Acidimetric)              99.5 –101.0%

 Residue after ignition        0.02%

 Water0.5%Insoluble matter            0.005%

 Chloride(Cl)                    0.001%

 Phosphate (PO4)                    0.001%

 Sulphate(SO4)                      0.002%

 Arsenic(As)                          0.0001%

 Heavy metals (as Pb)            0.001%