Citric Acid is a weak organic tricarboxylic acid widely used in pharma, food, beverages, detergents, and household products. It functions as an acidulant, flavour enhancer, pH regulator, and chelating agent, improving taste, stability, and appearance in finished products.
In detergents and cleaners, it binds hardness ions, boosts cleaning performance, and provides biodegradable, phosphate‑free sequestration. Its excellent safety profile and natural association with citrus fruits make it a preferred multifunctional ingredient across industries.
| Sr. No. | Description | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purity | Typically ≥99.5% |
| 2 | Chemical Formula | (anhydrous) |
| 3 | Form | White crystalline powder or granules (monohydrate crystals also common) |
| 4 | Country of origin | China |
| 5 | Quantities | Small packs, 25 kg bags, big bags, and bulk for large users |
Colourless to white, odourless crystals with strong acidic taste.
Freely soluble in water; solutions are moderately acidic and strongly chelating for calcium, magnesium, and trace metals.
Stable under dry conditions; may absorb some moisture at high humidity.
Acidulant, flavouring, and preservative aid in beverages, confectionery, and processed foods.
pH adjuster and chelator in pharmaceuticals, effervescent tablets, and syrups.
Builder and scale remover in detergents, descalers, and household cleaners.
Food and pharma grades conform to relevant standards (FCC, E‑number, pharmacopoeias).
Low toxicity; main risks are eye/skin irritation and dust inhalation—use basic PPE and dust control.
Store in dry, cool conditions in sealed packaging to prevent caking and loss of free‑flow properties.
| Sr. No. | Description | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purity | Typically ≥99.5% |
| 2 | Chemical Formula | (anhydrous) |
| 3 | Form | White crystalline powder or granules (monohydrate crystals also common) |
| 4 | Country of origin | China |
| 5 | Quantities | Small packs, 25 kg bags, big bags, and bulk for large users |
Colourless to white, odourless crystals with strong acidic taste.
Freely soluble in water; solutions are moderately acidic and strongly chelating for calcium, magnesium, and trace metals.
Stable under dry conditions; may absorb some moisture at high humidity.
Acidulant, flavouring, and preservative aid in beverages, confectionery, and processed foods.
pH adjuster and chelator in pharmaceuticals, effervescent tablets, and syrups.
Builder and scale remover in detergents, descalers, and household cleaners.
Food and pharma grades conform to relevant standards (FCC, E‑number, pharmacopoeias).
Low toxicity; main risks are eye/skin irritation and dust inhalation—use basic PPE and dust control.
Store in dry, cool conditions in sealed packaging to prevent caking and loss of free‑flow properties.
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