Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- Ingredient Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Agrochemical Functions
- Base Chemicals Functions
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- Molecular formula
- C₆H₈O₇
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Agrochemicals Features
- Food Ingredients Features
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Applicable Processes
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Main Uses
- Sucroal Commercial Citric Acid can be used for pharmaceutical, food and beverages as a Generally Recognized as safe ingredient (GRAS) additive f or flavor and preservation purposes.
- Sucroal Commercial Citric Acid is used as component in medicines, in technical applications as a water softener, buffer, and as an intermediate in production of organic chemicals.
- The applications for Sucroal Commercial Citric Acid range from pharmaceutical industry to the petroleum and agriculture industries.
- Sucroal Commercial Citric Acid is considered a safe renewable ingredient whose properties provide effective substitute for other, synthetic chemicals.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Solubility
- Appearance
- White crystal or powder
- Odor
- Odorless. slight maple - lactone odor
- Taste
- Strong acid taste
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Bulk Density (Extra-fine) 513 Kg/m³ - Bulk Density (Fine) 865 Kg/m³ - Bulk Density (Granular) 897 Kg/m³ - - Specifications
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Arsenic Content* max. 1.0 mg/Kg - Assay (as C₆H₈O₇ anhydrous) 99.5 - 100.5 % w/w - Calcium Content* max. 75 mg/Kg - Clarity of Solution (solution 40 %w/v) max. 3.0 NTU - Color (solution 40 %w/v, 420 nm) min. 99.0 % T - Heavy Metals Content max. 5.0 mg/Kg - Iron (sol 40% w/v, 670 nm)* max. 5.0 mg/Kg - Lead Content* max. 0.5 mg/Kg - Mercury Content* max. 1.0 mg/Kg - Molecular Weight 192.13 g/mol - Residue on Ignition* max. 0.05 % w/w - Sulphate Content max. 150 mg/Kg - Tridodecylamine max. 0.1 mg/Kg - Water Content max. 0.5 % w/w Karl Fischer - Solubility
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Ethanol (at 25°C) 38.3 g/100g - Water Content (at 20°C) 58 g/100g - Ether (at 25°C) 1.05 g/100g - - Particle Size Distribution
Product Sieve Specification
Extra fine Under Sieve ASTM E-11 N°60 (Mesh 250 μm) Max. 35 % Through Sieve ASTM E-11 N°200 (Mesh 75 μm) Max. 25 % Fine Under Sieve ASTM E-11 N°30 (Mesh 600 μm) Max. 1 % Through Sieve ASTM E-11 N°100 (Mesh 150 μm) Max. 5 % Granular A Under Sieve ASTM E-11 N°20 (Mesh 850 μm) Max. 20 % Through Sieve ASTM E-11 N°50 (Mesh 300 μm) Max. 10 % Granular Under Sieve ASTM E-11 N°14 (Mesh 1400 μm) Max. 5 % Through Sieve ASTM E-11 N°50 (Mesh 300 μm) Max. 10 % Mixed Under Sieve ASTM E-11 N°10 (Mesh 2000 μm) Max. 10 % Through Sieve ASTM E-11 N°20 (Mesh 850 μm) Max. 20 % Solution grade Blend of different particle sizes (particle size is not tested)
- Notes
** No potential substances present in process.
* Tested according to Skip-lot sampling model
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
Safety & Health
- Safety Data
- Sucroal Commercial Citric Acid can be irritant in contact with eyes, skin and mucous membranes.
- Use personal protective equipment: respiratory protection, gloves, and safety glasses.
- Sucroal Commercial Citric Acid should be handled in ventilated and explosion proof equipment.
Packaging & Availability
- Regional Availability
- Packaging Information
Sucroal Commercial Citric Acid is available in following references 25 kg, 50 lb, 500 kg and 1000 kg.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 3 years
- Storage and Shelf Life Conditions
- Sucroal Commercial Citric Acid may be stored at room conditions at less than 30 °C and a relative humidity below 70%.
- Shelf life is 3 years if kept it in their original packaging and following good storage practices (GSP).
- Sucroal Commercial Citric Acid should be stored on dry pallets in roofed and well-ventilated areas.
- A long period of storage is recommended to keep the product at less than 20 °C and a relative humidity below 50%.
- Avoid high humidity, high temperatures and direct or indirect sunlight over the product during transportation or storage.