Pure Citric Acid Powder

Pure Citric Acid Powder
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Product Name:pure citric acid powder
Specification: ≥99% Purity
CAS NO.:77-92-9
Appearance: White crystalline fine powder
Main Function:Acts as an effective acidulant to adjust and stabilize pH value in formulations.
Serves as a chelating agent to bind metal ions and improve product stability.
Functions as flavour enhancer, bringing fresh sour taste for food & beverage.
Works as antioxidant synergist to slow down oxidation and extend shelf life.
Widely used as cleaning agent raw material for descaling and stain removal.
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Product Description

 

Pure citric acid powder is white crystalline fine powder, odourless and readily soluble in water. It acts as an effective acidulant to adjust and stabilize pH value in formulations, serves as a chelating agent to bind metal ions and improve product stability, functions as flavour enhancer to bring fresh sour taste for food & beverage, works as antioxidant synergist to slow down oxidation and extend shelf life, and is widely applied as cleaning agent raw material for descaling and stain removal. It has CAS No.77-92-9 for anhydrous grade and features good compatibility with most raw materials in cosmetic, food and cleaning formulas. It can be stored in sealed containers under cool and dry conditions to avoid caking, it is non-toxic and biodegradable under normal usage scenarios, it has stable chemical properties and will not easily decompose at room temperature, and it is available in food grade and cosmetic grade to meet different industry requirements. It is produced by corn fermentation with high purity and low impurity content. It complies with common international standards including USP, FCC and E330. It has broad global market demand as a versatile bio-based additive.

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Test Items Specification Test Result
Appearance White crystalline powder Complies
Assay 99.5~100.5% 99.82%
Water ≤0.5% 0.23%
Heavy Metal(Pb) ≤10mg/kg <2mg/kg
As ≤1mg/kg <0.2mg/kg
Oxalic Acid ≤0.1% <0.02%
Residue on Ignition ≤0.05% 0.02%
Total Aerobic Count ≤1000 CFU/g 85 CFU/g
Yeast & Mould ≤100 CFU/g 12 CFU/g
E.coli Negative Negative

 

Functions and Effects

 

 

 

Citric acid acts as an efficient acidulant to regulate and stabilize pH in various formulations. It serves as a powerful chelating agent that captures metal ions and enhances the stability of end products. It delivers a clean sour taste and works as a flavor booster for food and beverage applications. It also acts as an antioxidant synergist to retard oxidation and prolong shelf life. It can remove limescale and stains, making it widely used in cleaning formulations. It exhibits good compatibility with most raw materials for cosmetics, food and household products. It helps reduce discoloration caused by metal ion contamination and improves the sensory performance of finished goods. It is safe for regular use and biodegradable under natural environmental conditions. It can improve the efficiency of preservatives in cosmetic and food systems. It assists in adjusting the texture of food products during processing. It reduces the precipitation of active ingredients in liquid formulas. It helps soften water by binding calcium and magnesium ions. It supports gentle exfoliation when applied in skincare products.

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Application Fields

 

 

 

Citric acid is extensively applied in food and beverage industry as acidity regulator and flavor modifier. It is widely added into cosmetic and personal care products for pH adjustment and skin conditioning. It serves as key raw material for household cleaners, detergents and descaling agents. It is used in pharmaceutical manufacturing for formulation adjustment and excipient preparation. It finds application in water treatment to chelate mineral ions and soften water. It can be used in feed industry to improve animal feed palatability. It is adopted in electroplating and textile processing for metal ion control. It is also applied in battery material production and agricultural nutrient formulations. It works in industrial metal surface cleaning and rust removal processes. It is used in biotech fermentation to maintain stable broth pH. It can be incorporated into oral care products for mild stain removal. It applies to concrete additives to adjust setting time. It is used in extraction processes of natural plant active ingredients.

 

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Certificationss

 

 

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FAQ

 

 

Q1:Will citric acid cause crystal precipitation when mixed with high-concentration salt solutions?
A1:High salt lowers its solubility. Precipitation may happen at high dosage, pre-dilution suggested.
Q2: What is the difference in chelating performance between anhydrous and monohydrate citric acid?
A2:Chelating effect is almost the same. Only water content differs for formula water balance.

 

Q3: Can citric acid be combined with cationic surfactants?
A3:Generally compatible. Overdose may trigger sharp pH drop and break the system.
Q4:Does high-temperature sterilization influence citric acid's pH adjusting ability?
A4:It stays stable under regular sterilization, pH adjusting capacity has no obvious loss.
Q5:Will citric acid change viscosity of thickened cosmetic systems?
A5: It may decrease viscosity. Adjust thickener amount after pH adjustment.
Q6:Will insoluble citrate sediment form in hard-water cleaning formulas?
A6: Risk exists under high pH. Keep formula slightly acidic to avoid calcium/magnesium citrate precipitate.
Q7:Can citric acid completely replace EDTA for chelation in cosmetics & food?
A7: Partial replacement feasible. It is less potent than EDTA; full substitution needs formula test.
Q8:How does storage humidity affect anti-caking property of anhydrous citric acid?
A8: Dry storage prevents caking. Anhydrous citric acid absorbs moisture and agglomerates in humid conditions.
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