CITRIC ACID

Citric acid can exist both in anhydrous or monohydrate forms, and will appear as colourless or white granules, or crystal grains. Citric acid is an odourless substance with a strong acidic taste.

Monarch Chemicals supply both Anhydrous and Monohydrate in solid forms and can also produce up to a 50% solution by mixing with hot water (due to endothermic reaction).

Monarch Chemical’s citric acid products are non-toxic and fully biodegradable and our citric acid is chemically stable if stored at ambient temperatures.

 

Citric Acid Product Information and Characteristics

Citric acid is a weak carboxylic acid and a naturally occurring fruit acid. It is the most widely used organic acidulate across all industries because it:

  • Buffers PH levels
  • Stabilises colours, tastes, flavours and vitamins
  • Acts as a preservative to many foods and beverages
  • Provides solubility in many pharmaceutical products
  • Chelates metals (forms molecules with metal ions,
    making them inactive to avoid reaction with other elements)
  • Acts as a non-corrosive descaler in many applications

 

Citric Acid Product Application

Citric acid is the most widely used organic acidulate used across many industries:

  • Food/ beverage applications
  • Detergent applications
  • Pharmaceutical applications
  • Cosmetic/ personal care applications
  • Industrial applications

 

Citric Acid Product Quality and Technical Details

Citric Acid Anhydrous

  • CAS Registry Number: [77-92-9]
  • EINEC: 201-069-1
  • Chemical Formula: C6H8O7

Citric Acid Monohydrate

  • CAS Registry Number: [5949-29-1]
  • EINEC: 201-069-1
  • Chemical Formula: C6H8O7H2O

Further Information

  • Transport: Citric acid products are not considered to be hazardous for transport
  • UN Number: N/A
  • Hazard Symbols: Irritant
  • Pharmaceutical: BP/ USP
  • Food: Food Chemicals Codex

Products supplied in accordance with following:

  • Halal foods
  • Kosher foods
  • HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point)
  • GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)

 

Citric Acid Product Packaging

Citric Acid Anyhydrous and Monohydrate Solid Forms

Citric acid can be slightly hygroscopic (attracts water molecules in moist air), so packaging is very important.

Monarch supplies 25kg bags made from three-ply kraft paper with a poly-ethylene liner which limits the hygroscopy. Our pallet size is (Width) 1100mm x (Depth) 1100mm x (Height) 1000mm, with a quantity of 44 x 25kg bags totalling 1100 kg.

This product is also available in 500kg or 1000kg poly-propylene woven bags, on special order.

Citric Acid Solution

Monarch supplies drum sizes of 25 litres and 200 litres and intermediate bulk containers of 1000 litres.

There are also full bulk road tanker quantities available.

Citric acid is available from Monarch Chemicals in any concentration up to 50%.

Download the Citric Acid SDS here.

 

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