Specifications

CAS Nos. 77-92-9
HS Code 29181400

Item Unit Quality Standards Analysis Results
Characters White or almost white, crystalline powder, colourless crystals or granules. Odorless, has a strongly acid taste. Very soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol. Pass
Identification Pass Test Pass
Appearance of solution Pass Test Pass
Assay 99.5—100.5 99.9
Water 0.1
Readily Carbonisable Substances Pass Test pass
Sulphated Ash <0.05 0.02
(Residue on Ignition)
Sulfate mg/kg 150
Oxalate mg/kg 1 00
Lead mg/kg 0.5 <0.5
Arsenic mg/kg
Mercury mg/kg
Aluminium mg/kg
Heavy Metals mg/kg < 10
Bacterial endotoxins IU/mg <0.5
Conclusion: The product is in conformity with BP/USP/FCC/E330.

Applications

– Citric Acid Anhydrous is used in the pharmaceutical industry as a stabilizer and preservative. It can be used as a flavoring agent to add sour flavor to beverages, food, and other items. Citric Acid Anhydrous can also be used as a disinfectant against bacteria, viruses, & other microorganisms

– In Food Production
Citric Acid Anhydrous E330 can be used as acidity regulator and preservative in food such as – – –– In Baby Food, Infant Formula, Bakery, Cereals, Snacks, Confectionery, Dairy, Desserts, Ice Cream, Flavours, Fruit Preparations, Sweet Spreads, Fruits, Vegetables, Meat, Seafood, Ready Meals, Instant Food, Sauces, Dressings, Seasonings
– In Beverage
Citric Acid Anhydrous E330 can be used as acidity regulator and antioxidant in beverage such as – In Alcoholic Beverages, Carbonated Soft Drinks, Instant Drinks, Syrups, Juice Drinks, RTD Tea and Coffee, Sports and Energy Drinks, Waters
– In Pharmaceutical
Citric Acid Anhydrous E330 can be used as thrombin inhibitor and fungicide in Pharmaceutical.
– In Health and Personal care
Citric Acid Anhydrous E330 can be used as exfoliating agent and antioxidant in Cosmetics and personal care products such as in Colour Cosmetics, Deodorants, Fragrances, Hair Care, Oral Care, Skin Care, Soap and Bath Products
– In Agriculture/Animal Feed/Poultry
Citric Acid Anhydrous E330 can be used as antioxidant and ph regulator in Agriculture/Animal Feed/Poultry feed.
– In Other Industries
Citric Acid Anhydrous E330 can be used in chemical cleaning, concrete admixtures, plasticizers, and a range of other applications.

Packaging

25kg net composite paper-plastic bag or 3-ply kraft paper bag with PE liner

Chemical Formula