CITRIC ACID

Citric Acid can exist both as an anhydrous or monohydrate form, 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 produce up to a 50% solution by mixing with hot water.

Citric Acid product information, characteristics and applications

Citric acid is a weak carboxylic acid and a naturally occurring fruit acid. It is the most widely used organic acidulate across all industries due to its wide range of uses, such as:

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
Acts as a non-corrosive descaler in many applications

Some of Citric Acid's many applications include:

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
EINECS: 201-069-1
Chemical Formula: C₆H₈O₇
UN Number: N/A

Citric Acid Monohydrate

CAS Registry Number: 5949-29-1
EINECS: 201-069-1
Chemical Formula: C₆H₈O₇H₂O

Product supplied in accordance with the following:

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

Further information

Hazard Symbols: Irritant
Pharmaceutical: BP/ USP
Food: Food Chemicals Codex
E-Number: E330
Transport: Not considered to be hazardous for transport

Citric Acid product packaging

Citric acid anhydrous and monohydrate solid forms

25kg bags

Citric acid solution

Drum sizes 25 Litres and 200 Litres
IBCs (Intermediate Bulk Container) 1000 Litres
There are full bulk road tanker quantities available.
This product is available in any concentration up to 50%.

Download the Citric Acid SDS here